1998 GMC Safari Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 1998 GMC Safari, 2% of the 89 complaints for this model year.
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.
“These are replacement tires and do not have the traction of the originals. How can I find out if they are safe for my vehicle? The retailer says they are. (tiresize: p215/75r15)( DOT number: tire size: p215/75r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #735759, filed 2000-11“Uniroyal tires size p21575r15 came as standard equipment on a Gmc, Safari, 1998. While parked in driveway front driver side tire exploded, causing damages to front end. Gmc and uniroyal were contacted. Uniroyal tiger paw p215/75r15, DOT aphfjliu048.”
NHTSA complaint #883222, filed 2001-03Related service bulletins
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 9% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1998 GMC Safari
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 GMC Safari
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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