no report yet
Structure: body
Risk. DURING A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURY AN OCCUPANT.
1998 GMC EnvoyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 1998 GMC Envoy, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2011. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 GMC Envoy has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Suspension
3Engine and engine cooling
3Exterior lighting
3Visibility
2Wheels
1Tires
1Structure
1Power train
1Service brakes, air
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1998 GMC Envoy 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.
no report yet
Exterior lighting
Risk. THIS CONDITION WOULD MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR DRIVERS OF ONCOMING VEHICLES TO SEE THE TURN SIGNAL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
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 Envoy 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 Envoy median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Envoy owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45MPH, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A DIP IN THE ROAD AND THE REAR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY FRACTURED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE BODY TO DROP TO THE GROUND. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED NEAR THE CONTACT'S HOME AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED TO A DEALER. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP…
ON MONDAY, 5/3/04, MY SON BACKED OUR 1998 GMC ENVOY OUT OF HIS GARAGE. THE LEFT FRONT END DROPPED TO THE GROUND. ACCORDING TO GMC DEALER, THE BALL JOINT AND CV JOINTS FAILED. DEALER ADVISED US RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR GMC JIMMYS UP TO 1996 YEAR, BUT NOTHING FOR 1998. HAD MY SON BEEN DRIVING ON…
AFTER LEAVING A PARKING LOT WHERE THE KEY HAD BEEN LEFT TURNED ON WE NOTICED A LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. AFTER STOPPING IT WAS NOTICED THE CAR HAD GONE UP IN THE BACK BY 6 - 12 INCHES. WE PROCEDED TO THE DEALER (1/2 MILE AWAY) AND THE REAR SUSPENSION CAME DOWN BY ITSELF. I HAVE NOT TAKEN…
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