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1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle Electrical system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
14%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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 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 miles

“Fires at the gas pumps caused by static electricity. Vehicles are catching fire while attempting to fuel vehicle. Fewer vehicles does not properly ground when fuel nozzle inserted into fill spout of vehicle. I have performed a study to show difference between older fuel spouts with a grounding cable and newer spouts that do not have cable. Also, the material of the spouts have changed from all metal to a metal with a plastic insert. This would prevent vehicle from being grounded. In my study, I found many different makes and models of vehicles containing these type fill spouts. …”

NHTSA complaint #10041512, filed 2003-10

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200018%
1998214%

Other parts of the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology