1998 GMC Envoy
Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1998
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 19 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 487 |
| 2003 | 394 |
| 2004 | 367 |
| 2005 | 488 |
| 2006 | 352 |
| 2007 | 219 |
| 2008 | 77 |
| 2009 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
5 of 19 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing switch/wiring and motor.
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When driving under rainy conditions the windshield wipers quit unexpectedly and then came back on. Cause is unknown.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-12
Exterior lighting
3 of 19 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
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I purchased a new 1998 GMC Envoy (Vehicle is based upon the GMC s-10 "Jimmy" Model) in January 1999. The vehicle as of 12/2003 has only 15,400 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-29
No summary
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-24
Also filed under Electrical system
Suspension
3 of 19 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing leaf spring assembly and rear.
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 19 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and radiator assembly.
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I was driving along at highway speeds when my 1998 GMC Envoy with 43162 miles stopped accelerating. When I stepped harder on the gas, the engine would not rev and power began to run out from the engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-17
Wheels
2 of 19 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing hub.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1998-10-12Exterior lighting98V097001 The daytime running lights were built with a candela value greater than 2,600, are located less than 100MM from the turn signals and hazard warning lamps, and are not deactivated when the turn…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new body control module and reprogram the vehicle with a new calibration that will turn the daytime running lights off when the turn signal or hazard warning flasher is…
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2001-05-09Structure00V375000 Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 201, "Occupant protection in interior impacts." These vehicles have a console cover/armrest cam…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
Buy-smart checklist
1998 GMC Envoy — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 98V097001 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 00V375000 · Structure
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1998 GMC Envoy 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 Envoy?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 GMC Envoy have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.