Most common 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle problems
Share of the 14 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
GMC Passenger Vehicle complaints by model year
Best Passenger Vehicle years: 2001. Compare all years →
What 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle owners say
Windows, wipers & sunroof
The front windshield wipers will suddenly stop working when it is raining. They will come back on after a few minutes or maybe not at all. Yesterday they did not come on at all, today they worked for about an hour and then they just stop. This has been going on for the last month. The rear wipers do fine.
Windshield wipers won't turn on. When you manually start them by moving wiper, then they start.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle a good car?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1998 Passenger Vehicle rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Passenger Vehicle at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle?
The windows, wipers & sunroof — 4 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year, most often about windshield wiper/washer › motor. Next are the electrical system (2) and engine & cooling (2).
How many recalls does the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the GMC Passenger Vehicle?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2001. See the full GMC Passenger Vehicle years comparison.
At what mileage do 1998 GMC Passenger Vehicle problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 90,000 miles; 20% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.