1998 GMC Vandura
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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When driving down the highway at 60 MPH, we got a flat tire. Realizing the tread had separated, we checked the other 3 tires. They were all starting to separate. We replaced all of these with cooper tires.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-30
Suspension
1 of 3 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.
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Front suspension.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-08
Steering
1 of 3 total reports mentions: steering.
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Alignment--front end.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-08
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 Vandura — pre-purchase inspection
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- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1998 GMC Vandura 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 Vandura?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 GMC Vandura 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.