1998 GMC Suburban Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,204miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 GMC Suburban, 5% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,204 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.
“Rotors on 4wd sububan rusted out at the weld between the cast rim and the stamped steel interwheel. The stamped part has the lug holes, the cast rim is the what the brake pads grip.”
NHTSA complaint #10069595, filed 2004-01, 88,393 miles“My 1998 Suburban has had two new fuel pumps installed by the dealer within four months.after a short time, approx.2 months. The fuel pump still makes a buzzing noise.”
NHTSA complaint #10060460, filed 2004-03, 14 miles“Wiring to the electric fuel pump can over heat (and possibly cause a fire) when the fuel pump fails. This would occur when the fuel pump is in a failed (locked) condition while power is applied to the pump. The electrical current draw is higher than the rating of the wiring.”
NHTSA complaint #10142512, filed 2005-11Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 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…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 20% |
| 2002 | 2 | 29% |
| 2000 | 2 | 13% |
| 1999 | 19 | 7% |
| 1998 | 5 | 5% |
| 1997 | 23 | 12% |
| 1996 | 14 | 8% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 7 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1998 GMC Suburban
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsTires
11 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 GMC Suburban
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.
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