1998 GMC Suburban Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 GMC Suburban, 4% of the 100 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.
“Water leaked inside the vehicle, also there was a mold problem, the dealer tried to remedy problem by spraying a chemical inside the vehicle, however the odor was still there, the rear transfer case and door lock was replaced, and the front shoulder belt was readjusted. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023676, filed 2002-12“Steering gear box broken internally. Weak power steering pump. Leak in braking system at axle seal. Brake pads worn out prematurely. Vehicle pulls to left when brakes applied. Left, rear seat belt would not extend after retracting. Short circuit in wiring harness under hood - harness length too short caused inability to start vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #701351, filed 1998-12“Seat belt will not retract from retractors on driver's side. Dealer has replaced retractor. Part is available for analysis. Feel free to provide any further infromation.”
NHTSA complaint #8005561, filed 2002-03Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 20% |
| 1999 | 9 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 9 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1989 | 3 | 18% |
| 1988 | 2 | 25% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
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 complaintsFuel system
5 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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