1998 GMC C/K Pickup Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by visibility (5) and fuel system (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 14% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 80,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Visibility complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the exterior filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes5 45%
- Fuel system1 9.1%
- Body and structure1 9.1%
Example complaints
Brakes: “1998 Gmc sierra. A car cut in front of my truck and I had to apply the brakes very hard. When I did this ,the brake line that runs along the frame rail failed at the bend where it joins with the rear brake hose. The failure appeared to be from rust. This,I feel ,was due to poor location. I have a 1955 chevy pickup , that until 1 year ago still had its original lines still working.”
NHTSA complaint #10212644, filed 2007-12, 80,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Consumer states while driving under rainy conditions sometimes windshield wipers will quit without warning. Windshield wipers may or may not come back on.”
NHTSA complaint #10032310, filed 2003-08, 100,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
14% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 77,203 and 100,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 03V093000Mar 7, 2003Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › ExteriorCovers: GMC C/K Pickup 1998, Suburban 1997–1998, Chevrolet Suburban 1997–1998 +5 more
Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
Recall details for the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10032462Aug 1, 2009Steering. Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. Analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist…
Other model years of the GMC C/K Pickup
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 18,400 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 6 | 55,050 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 8 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 11 | 80,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 25 | 86,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All GMC C/K Pickup model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by visibility with 5.
Has the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 80,000 miles and the middle half falls between 77,203 and 100,000 miles; 14% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.