MYRModel Year Report

1998 GMC GMC Truck

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1998 GMC GMC Truck
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:36:39.106Z

Only 10 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 10 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 GMC Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2003: 18 complaints 2003
1998: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
19831
19862
19872
19891
19901
19912
19949
19967
19978
199810
199913
200013
20012
20029
200318

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 of 10 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing turn signal and switch.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN

2 of 10 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

I PURCHASED A USED 1998 GMC EXTEND-CAB 4X4 PICK-UP HERE IN TN.. I HAVE HAD VERY GOOD SERVICE FROM IT UNTIL I MADE A TRIP 2 1/2 HRS. FROM MY HOME. WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION I PARKED THE TRUCK, VISITED FOR AWHILE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031204

VISIBILITY

1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing motor.

SUSPENSION

1 of 10 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing rear.

Show complaint excerpts

THE PROBLEM IS THAT WHEN YOU START PULLING A LOAD YOU HAVE A VABRATION COMMING FROM THE REAR END, AND PUZZELL BY THE NOISE. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU EAR FROM COMSUMERS ABOUT THAT KIND OF PROBLEM. PICK UP EXT CAB SL2500

NHTSA ODI report, 19990505

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 GMC GMC Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 GMC GMC Truck 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 GMC Truck?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 GMC GMC Truck have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.