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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1998 GMC Sierra 3500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 GMC Sierra 3500, 8% of the 12 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.

“Windshield wipers came on and off intermittently while driving in inclement weather. This caused poor visibility. Dealership was contacted and stated that vehicle was not under recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10044133, filed 2003-10

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202412%
202226%
202115%
202024%
2018214%
201526%
201115%
200514%
200215%
200014%
199818%
1997110%

Other parts of the 1998 GMC Sierra 3500

Brakes
4 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 GMC Sierra 3500

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