MYRModel Year Report

1998 GMC Z-71

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1998 GMC Z-71
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:35:27.945Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Z-71 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000
1998: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19964
19978
19983
199911
20004

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 3 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

VISIBILITY

1 of 3 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing motor.

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK ONLY OCCCASIONALY. HAVE TO RAISE HOOD AND WIGGLE THE WIRES AND SOMETIMES BUMP THE MOTOR TO GET THEM STARTED. THEY WILL ALSO SPEED UP AND OR SLOW DOWN ON THEIR OWN.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040421

STEERING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: steering.

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WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, DRIVER COULD NOT STOP THE TRUCK, TRUCK TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, THE POWER VACCUM BRAKE BOOSTER WAS REPLACED, NO BRAKES AGAIN, MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED AT 60,024. CJ

NHTSA ODI report, 20010228

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 GMC Z-71 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 GMC Z-71 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 Z-71?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 GMC Z-71 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.