1998 GMC Safari (gmc) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Safari (gmc) years
- Not enough data 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 GMC Safari (gmc). That ranks 6th out of 11 Safari (gmc) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 157,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 Safari (gmc) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | 157,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 50% | 157,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 GMC Safari (gmc) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 GMC Safari (gmc).
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.
In an auto accident 2 days ago , the drivers air bag did not deploy nor did the seat belt hold me like it should, causing me to be slammed into the steering wheel and sustain injuries. *tr
I own a 1998 gmc safari van; i have had problems with the wipers working when ever they wanted to" since purchasing the van. Yesterday during a heavy thunderstorm, the wipers quit completely with zero warning. The only reason that there was not an accident was because luckily there was nothing for…
Other GMC Safari (gmc) years
← 1997 Safari (gmc) · 1999 Safari (gmc) →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Safari (gmc) | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 Safari (gmc) | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Safari (gmc) | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Safari (gmc) | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Safari (gmc) | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Safari (gmc) | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC Safari (gmc)?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, visibility problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC Safari (gmc)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 GMC Safari (gmc) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Safari (gmc) model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.