1998 GMC Envoy Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 GMC Envoy.

19971999
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.

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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