1998 GMC Z-71
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 |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 4 |
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.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-21
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.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-02-28
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
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 Z-71 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.