1998 GMC S15 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 7, 2004 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S15 years
Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 GMC S15. That ranks 3rd out of 6 S15 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1998 GMC S15 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1
Steering1
Visibility1 · ~80,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%———
Exterior Lighting150%———
Power Train150%———
Steering150%———
Visibility150%80,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012004: 120041

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1998 GMC S15 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 GMC S15.

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 gmc jimmy - faulty windshield wipers (hazard switch) my vin # not under recall even though same problem on different vin # has been corrected. *ak

Visibility · received May 7, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10068471

Trip-o meter failed. Yh

Power Train · received Mar 23, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 551529

Other GMC S15 years

← 1997 S15 · 1999 S15 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 S1510
1999 S1510
199820
1997 S1520
1996 S1531
1995 S1531

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC S15?

Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC S15?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 GMC S15 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S15 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.