1998 GMC Suburban Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%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 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 GMC Suburban, 2% 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 2002-12Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 7% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 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 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 GMC Suburban
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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