How many recalls does the 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban have?

The 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes.

1998 GMC C1500 Suburban Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Excessive brake travel without warning. Brake light then came on briefly then went off. Brake pressure returned. Got home and losing brake fluid from in front of left rear tire. Added fluid and drove to mechanic. Brake line had to be rebuilt. Cost to repair $412.00. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-06-29

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.