1998 GMC Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pickup years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 GMC Pickup. That ranks 5th out of 8 Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 GMC Pickup 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 21% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 14% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 GMC Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 GMC Pickup.
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.
1998 gm pickup truck with severe corrosion on front frame. Customer states that 7 other vehicles are unsafe to use due to this problem. *according to the consumers observation. The design of the crossmember provided no exit point for accumulated water, which allowed the build-up of sediment and the…
1998 gmc pickup has frosted headlight lenses. Customer states they looked scratched. Mechanic told the contact that this model is subject to sand blasting by road debris. *kb
Windshield wipers work intermittently. While driving and if hitting a bump or something they may completely fail, or come on while in a rain storm. Contacted the dealer. The problem still exists. *ak *tc
I have a 1998 gmc sierra p/u my wishield wipers have the following symptoms: wipers will not work or work intermittently; wipers stop working for no apparent reason, maybe even in mid-stroke; wiper function is erratic, with no delay feature, delay is the same regardless of setting, or no low- or…
1998 gmc pickup had the intake manifold gasket replaced and still continues to leak. I'm told by dealers its a nationwide problem and is very costly to repair $600 and my have caused engine damage. *nlm
Other GMC Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Pickup | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 Pickup | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 Pickup | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 Pickup | 23 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 Pickup | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 Pickup | 19 | 0 |
| 1995 Pickup | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC Pickup?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, visibility, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 GMC Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pickup model years, the 1998 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.