1998 GMC Z-71 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Z-71 years
- Not enough data 5th 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 Z-71. That ranks 5th out of 5 Z-71 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 120,000 miles. 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 Z-71 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 | 2 | 67% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 GMC Z-71 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 GMC Z-71.
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.
Dt: the caller's vehicle says was slowing down anti lock brakes kicked in. There was a nhtsa recall 05v379000 on this model for other years, but not for 1998 model year. Dealer has not been contacted yet. Manufacturer said they would fix it, but they changed their mind on fixing it for free because…
Windshield wipers work only occcasionaly. Have to raise hood and wiggle the wires and sometimes bump the motor to get them started. They will also speed up and or slow down on their own.*ak
When applying the brakes, driver could not stop the truck, truck taken to dealership, the power vaccum brake booster was replaced, no brakes again, master cylinder replaced at 60,024. Cj
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC Z-71?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, steering, visibility problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC Z-71?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 GMC Z-71 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Z-71 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.