1998 GMC GMC Truck Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,184miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 GMC GMC Truck, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,184 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.
“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 miles“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: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 GMC GMC Truck
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 GMC GMC Truck
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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