1998 GMC Tahoe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tahoe years
- Not enough data 6th 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 Tahoe. That ranks 6th out of 6 Tahoe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 86,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 GMC Tahoe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 GMC Tahoe recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 GMC Tahoe.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Seat belt anchorage separation (EA01018) — opened Dec 20, 2001, closed Dec 9, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The air conditioning from the back to the front keeps wearing out. This has been fixed before by the people we bought it from, and has done it again.*ak
Top of fuel tank split at seam, causing fuel to leak. Dealer has been notified. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.*ak
Other GMC Tahoe years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Tahoe | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 Tahoe | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 Tahoe | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Tahoe | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 Tahoe | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC Tahoe?
Owners most often report equipment, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC Tahoe?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 GMC Tahoe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tahoe model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.