MYRModel Year Report

1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle

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1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:46:06.228Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Passenger Vehicle Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 3 complaints 2002
1998: 14 complaints
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YearComplaints
199814
199913
200012
20019
20023

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

2 of 14 total reports mention: visibility.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE INJURY
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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, 20031009

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, 20021226

VISIBILITY

1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility.

VISIBILITY

1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility.

VISIBILITY

1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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:windshield wiper/washer:motor, accounting for 14% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.