1998 GMC Pick UP Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 GMC Pick UP, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 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.
“1998 Gmc pickup had the intake manifold gasket replaced and still continues to leak. I'm told by dealers its a nationwide problem and is very costly to repair $600 and my have caused engine damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10010830, filed 2003-03, 68,000 milesEngine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 8% |
| 1998 | 2 | 14% |
| 1997 | 2 | 9% |
| 1996 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 3 | 9% |
| 1994 | 1 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 8% |
| 1992 | 2 | 20% |
| 1990 | 1 | 13% |
| 1988 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1998 GMC Pick UP
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 GMC Pick UP
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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