1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Passenger Vehicle years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle. That is the most of any Passenger Vehicle model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (5 complaints, 36%), typically at around 63,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 5 | 36% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 14% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 14% | 102,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 14% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 7% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My daughters pontiac sunfire received a recall about the steering. I took it in to be fixed. They fixed it with no problem. The dealer explained what would be happening if it were to go out. The steering to the left would be hard to turn. I told him that i was having problems with my pontiac trans…
Coolant in oil, oil in coolant. Intake manifold gasket leak. 8ak
Windshield wiper failure
My windshield wipers do not work in the rain and my turn signal on signal clicks when the turn signal isn't on. Both are problems with the 1997 model, and seem to be an ongoing problem with the 1998 models. *jb
Steering linkage idler arm fell apart, causing loss of steering on vehicle. This has happened on both sides of linkage. Had just come from a long trip on the interstate highway. Was traveling at low speed when tis happened, backing out of driveway. Happened once in mississippi and once at home…
Other GMC Passenger Vehicle years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Passenger Vehicle | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Passenger Vehicle | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 Passenger Vehicle | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 Passenger Vehicle | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle?
Owners most often report visibility, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Passenger Vehicle model years, the 1998 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.