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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 487 |
| 2003 | 392 |
| 2004 | 367 |
| 2005 | 488 |
| 2006 | 351 |
| 2007 | 218 |
| 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.
3 of 19 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
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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, 20031229
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI report, 20000824
2 of 19 total reports mention: visibility.
2 of 19 total reports mention: visibility.
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WHEN DRIVING UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT UNEXPECTEDLY AND THEN CAME BACK ON. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. *AK *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20040212
1 of 19 total reports mentions: wheels.
1 of 19 total reports mentions: wheels.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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 SIGNAL
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 ACTIVATE
Campaign 98V097001 — check if this car was fixed
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 L
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.
Campaign 00V375000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1998 GMC Envoy — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 98V097001 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V375000 (structure) has been completed.
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FAQ
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 exterior lighting:headlights, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 GMC Envoy have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.