no report yet
Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN AN INOPERATIVE SWITCH, HEAT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR, AND/OR IGNITION OF COMPONENTS IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND A…
1998 GMC C/K PickupProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 24, 2007. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Visibility
4Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Service brakes, air1 crash/fire/injury
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1998 GMC C/K Pickup recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
1998 vs. every other C/K Pickup year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C/K Pickup median. How we score
'78'85'86'97'98'99'00'01'02
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup, and the recalls they led to.
- DRIVER DOOR ELECTRICAL FIRESLed to recall 03V-093
In owners' words
What C/K Pickup owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WIPER WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THERE IS A RECALL FOR GM K1500 1992-97, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS A 1998. I HAVE FOUND OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR 1998 WITH THIS SAME ISSUE. *TR
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS SOMETIMES WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL QUIT WITHOUT WARNING. WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY OR MAY NOT COME BACK ON. *AK
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON MY 1998 GMC PICKUP WORK INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES THEY WON'T TURN ON, OTHER TIMES THEY STOP WHILE IN USE. *NLM
Own a 1998 C/K Pickup?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.