1998 GMC GMC Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 70,184miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 GMC GMC Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1998 GMC GMC Truck. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,184 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
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.
- Brakes2 20%
- Exterior lighting2 20%
- Electrical system1 10%
- Engine cooling1 10%
- Fuel system1 10%
- Body and structure1 10%
- Suspension1 10%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Bracket that hold brake hose on upper control arm coraodes inside and pinches off hose. This allowes fuild to apply brake but not release. As a repairer of trucks I have seen 11 of these. This is on all Gmc & chevy one ton trucks and motor home chassies with hyd. Brakes. Two did cause a fire, the others stopped with very hot brakes on the affected wheel. The years covered are 1980 to present.”
NHTSA complaint #742212, filed 2001-03Exterior lighting: “Four wheel drive went into 4 low, by itself, going at 60mph on the highway, wipers have malfunctioned for the third time in one years time, no turn signals/backup light- can't be fixed by dealer-found nothing wrong, called Gmc which offered no assistance due to it being a used vehicle. They felt it was related to previous driver. The brakes will grab and lock up when you first drive it. You better have your seat belt on because you will be put into the dash when this happens. I do not feel the previous driver is the cause in this situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10054277, filed 2004-01Transmission and drivetrain: “I purchased a used 1998 Gmc extend-cab 4x4 pick-up here in tn.. I have had very good service from it until I made a trip 2 1/2 hrs. From my home. When I arrived at my destination I parked the truck, visited for awhile. When I was preparing to make the trip back I started my truck and as I put it in reverse I heard what sounded like to clanks coming from the rear, the person I was visiting also heard it from outside the vehicle. When this happened I couldn't get the truck to move, so we had to physically move it over to the side of the drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10049201, filed 2003-12, 70,184 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 76,769 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 GMC GMC Truck in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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 GMC Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 18 | 28,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 9 | 36,230 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 13 | 17,100 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 13 | 64,778 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 10 | 70,184 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 8 | 87,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 7 | 117,700 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 GMC GMC Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1998 GMC GMC Truck as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 GMC GMC Truck is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 2.
Has the 1998 GMC GMC Truck been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 GMC GMC Truck reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,184 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 76,769 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.