Complaints
137
Crashes
10
Fires
3
Injuries
7
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Gmc Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:81,533 mi
Crash-related:3
#210 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:96,133 mi
#310 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Avg mileage:86,400 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Gmc Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 15 | 3 | — | 81,533 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 10 | — | — | 96,133 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 10 | — | — | 86,400 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 9 | — | — | 68,100 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 7 | 1 | — | 38,371 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 88,393 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 4 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 65,664 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 88,393 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | 12,500 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 109,968 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 | — | — | 14 mi |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
15
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,533
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,133
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,400
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,100
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,371
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,393
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
STEERING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
TIRES
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,664
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,393
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,500
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,968
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14
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