1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle
Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
5 of 14 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and switch/wiring.
Electrical system
3 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.
Show complaint excerpts
Fires at the gas pumps caused by static electricity. Vehicles are catching fire while attempting to fuel vehicle. Fewer vehicles does not properly ground when fuel nozzle inserted into fill spout of vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-09
Also filed under Fuel system, other
On 4 different occassions the "Cluster" (Dashboard display) has gone out on us. No speedometer, no gas guage, no blinkers, nothing. We've returned it to the dealer each time. This last time, 12/26/02, they refused to do anything for us.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-26
Steering
2 of 14 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and idler and attachment.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 14 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and engine.
Tires
1 of 14 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle 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 Passenger Vehicle?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.