1998 GMC Vandura Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vandura years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 GMC Vandura. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Vandura model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner 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 Vandura 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 GMC Vandura recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 GMC Vandura.
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.
When driving down the highway at 60 mph, we got a flat tire. Realizing the tread had separated, we checked the other 3 tires. They were all starting to separate. We replaced all of these with cooper tires. We did not report at the time because there wasn't a recall on them. But we did think someone…
Front suspension.
Alignment--front end.
Other GMC Vandura years
← 1996 Vandura · 1999 Vandura →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Vandura | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Vandura | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Vandura | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 Vandura | 34 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC Vandura?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, tires problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC Vandura?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 GMC Vandura a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vandura model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.