1998 GMC GMC Truck Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 GMC GMC Truck. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Third time I have had to have the brake light stop switch replaced on my 1998 gmc truck. *tr”
“The wind shield wipers are doing the exact same thing as the 1995 and 96 gmc sierra trucks. I drive a 1998 gmc so you think they would have figured this out by now. My wipers will work occasionally but not when you really need them. I know its not the motor because it has been checked out. I would…”
“I purchased a used 1998 gmc extend-cab 4x4 pick-up here in tn.. I have had very good service from it until I made a trip 2 1/2 hrs. From my home. When I arrived at my destination I parked the truck, visited for awhile. When I was preparing to make the trip back I started my truck and as I put it…”
“While driving the steering became very difficult because the right front wheel "bowed" outward. The dealer inspected and diagnosed that vehicle's frame had broken at the crossmember. The frame had previously cracked on 03/15/02, but was repaired by welding. Vehicle is a 1998 gmc 3/4 ton heavy…”
“Four wheel drive went into 4 low, by itself, going at 60mph on the highway, wipers have malfunctioned for the third time in one years time, no turn signals/backup light- can't be fixed by dealer-found nothing wrong, called gmc which offered no assistance due to it being a used vehicle. They felt…”
“Four wheel drive went into 4 low, by itself, going at 60mph on the highway, wipers have malfunctioned for the third time in one years time, no turn signals/backup light- can't be fixed by dealer-found nothing wrong, called gmc which offered no assistance due to it being a used vehicle. They felt…”
“Four wheel drive went into 4 low, by itself, going at 60mph on the highway, wipers have malfunctioned for the third time in one years time, no turn signals/backup light- can't be fixed by dealer-found nothing wrong, called gmc which offered no assistance due to it being a used vehicle. They felt…”
“Four wheel drive went into 4 low, by itself, going at 60mph on the highway, wipers have malfunctioned for the third time in one years time, no turn signals/backup light- can't be fixed by dealer-found nothing wrong, called gmc which offered no assistance due to it being a used vehicle. They felt…”
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 GMC Truck as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.