Complaints
24
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 GMC Envoy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
#22 complaints
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
#32 complaints
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 GMC Envoy.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Hub | 1 | — | — | — |
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Hub
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1998 GMC Envoy — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 GMC Envoy reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1998 GMC Envoy has 24 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Exterior Lighting:Headlights with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 GMC Envoy?
Top reported problems: Exterior Lighting:Headlights (3 complaints); Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor (2 complaints); Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1998 GMC Envoy have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 GMC Envoy as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1998 GMC Envoy?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Envoy reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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