1998 gmc pickup has frosted headlight lenses. Customer states they looked scratched. Mechanic told the contact that this model is subject to sand blasting by road debris.
The worst 1998 GMC Pickup problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes4
- Visibility3
- Body2
- Engine2
- Acceleration1
Problems by type
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- Brakes4
- Visibility3
- Body2
- Engine2
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 GMC Pickup 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may...
- This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable...
- Four wheel drive inoperative and the 4WD service light will illuminate. diagnosis may reveal that the atc...
- 4L80E output carrier thrust washer changes. tt
- Subject regarding lubrication of propeller shaft double cardan cv type u-joint centering ball and seat. nlm
- The screw that secures the left and center insulator panels together, underneath the i/p on the driver's...
What 1998 GMC Pickup owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1998 gm pickup truck with severe corrosion on front frame. Customer states that 7 other vehicles are unsafe to use due to this problem. *according to the consumers observation. The design of the crossmember provided no exit point for accumulated water, which allowed the build-up of sediment and the subsequent corrosion from within the frame structure.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. While driving and if hitting a bump or something they may completely fail, or come on while in a rain storm. Contacted the dealer. The problem still exists. *ak
I have a 1998 gmc sierra p/u my wishield wipers have the following symptoms: wipers will not work or work intermittently; wipers stop working for no apparent reason, maybe even in mid-stroke; wiper function is erratic, with no delay feature, delay is the same regardless of setting, or no low- or high-speed setting. I've noticed that general motors has issued a recal for 1996 models and feel this is similar.
1998 gmc pickup had the intake manifold gasket replaced and still continues to leak. I'm told by dealers its a nationwide problem and is very costly to repair $600 and my have caused engine damage.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Manufacturer's latest "fix it" kit failed. Definitely defective. No safety defec tlisted.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Right front rubber gasket/grommets in wheel cylinders failed.
Wheel cylinder cap cracked, brakes overheated, the dealer replaced both rear with cylinder and bled the brakes, later the dealer found on the ABS system the right rear wheel cylinder was leaking, dealer replaced rear brake shoes and rear wheel cylinder.
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Questions about the 1998 GMC Pickup
Is the 1998 GMC Pickup reliable?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1998 GMC Pickup, 2.8 times a typical Pickup model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 GMC Pickup?
Brakes, with 4 complaints. Next is visibility (3).
How many recalls does the 1998 GMC Pickup have?
No recalls on record.
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