1998 GMC GMC Truck Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
1fires
Total complaints13

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”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH · reported 2007-05-30

“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…”

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR · reported 2005-06-15

“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…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2003-09-01

“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…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2003-04-15

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2003-01-01

“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…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS · reported 2003-01-01

“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…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL · reported 2003-01-01

“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…”

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) · reported 2003-01-01
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 GMC Truck as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.