1998 GMC Envoy Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 GMC Envoy, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On dec. 7, 2004, it was a very rainy day and of course my windshield wipers were not working properly. They would turn off, or they would turn on to full wiping when I had them set for intermittent wiping. They also would not turn off when I turned them off. This is a safety issue and should be corrected. This first happend in october of 2002. I brought it to the dealer and they didn't find anything wrong. The problem is that it only happens once in awhile, but when you bring it to the dealer, it doesn't happen! I notified general motors about this on august 11, 2003. …”
NHTSA complaint #10102325, filed 2004-12, 62,000 miles“Wiper malfunction with exact symptoms that the newer Gmc SUV are having. Mechanics are using the same part on all vehicles and it occurs spiratically. Dealers are saying this controlling device is common to have this occur. The wiper motor sometimes just stop or change speed on it's own and it has be occuring from 96 to current and they only want to replace certain ones. I own a 98 Gmc Envoy and this problem is happening. It doesn't happen all the time, but when it does it is dangerous to be driving in the vehicle especially traveling at higher speeds when it is raining.”
NHTSA complaint #10096096, filed 2004-10, 92,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 33 | 15% |
| 2006 | 34 | 10% |
| 2005 | 17 | 3% |
| 2004 | 20 | 5% |
| 2003 | 40 | 10% |
| 2002 | 52 | 11% |
| 2001 | 1 | 20% |
| 2000 | 6 | 27% |
| 1999 | 1 | 11% |
| 1998 | 3 | 16% |
Other parts of the 1998 GMC Envoy
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 GMC Envoy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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