MYRModel Year Report

1998 GMC C/K Pickup

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1998 GMC C/K Pickup
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:33:11.755Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC C/K Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 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

I 20020517 — EA (closed 20030501)

DRIVER DOOR ELECTRICAL FIRES

R 20030424 — visibility

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 A

Campaign 03V093000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 GMC C/K Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V093000 (visibility) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.