MYRModel Year Report

1998 GMC C/K Pickup

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1998 GMC C/K Pickup
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:10.419Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1998

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1998 11 1999: 8 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2002
1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1997: 25 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 11 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002
1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1997: 25 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 11 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002

1998: 11 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19852
19861
19870
199725
199811
19998
20006
20014
20025

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

6 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Visibility

5 of 11 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

Structure

1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 11 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-05-17Engineering analysisClosed 2003-05-01 Driver door electrical fires
  2. R
    2003-04-24Visibility03V093000 Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on April 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1998 GMC C/K Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V093000 · Visibility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.