1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles, 10 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 Passenger Vehicle (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle. The part named most often is visibility, with 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and engine cooling (2). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 78,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins 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.
- Electrical system2 14%
- Engine cooling2 14%
- Steering2 14%
- Brakes1 7.1%
- Exterior lighting1 7.1%
- Fuel system1 7.1%
- Tires1 7.1%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Windshield wipers work only intermittently. Fail to start, or quit while turned on. This is a safety hazard when driving in the rain. Seems to happen more in warm weather than winter. Has beenhappening since I bought this used vehicle a coupel of years ago, but is not becoming more frequent.”
NHTSA complaint #10067640, filed 2004-04, 49,000 milesElectrical system: “On 4 different occassions the cluster (dashboard display) has gone out on us. No speedometer, no gas guage, no blinkers, nothing. We've returned it to the dealer each time. This last time, 12/26/02, they refused to do anything for us.”
NHTSA complaint #10000382, filed 2002-12, 60,000 milesSteering: “Steering linkage idler arm fell apart, causing loss of steering on vehicle. This has happened on both sides of linkage. Had just come from a long trip on the interstate highway. Was traveling at low speed when tis happened, backing out of driveway. Happened once in mississippi and once at home. Replaced with improved parts from auto parts store. Could have caused serious accident if traveling at high speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10078645, filed 2004-06, 90,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
20% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,000 and 112,200 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 Passenger Vehicle 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
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle.
Other model years of the GMC Passenger Vehicle
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9 | 25,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 12 | 52,132 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 13 | 64,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 14 | 78,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All GMC Passenger Vehicle model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle 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 Passenger Vehicle reported?
Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 78,000 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 112,200 miles; 20% 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.