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#BS-1998-GMCCKP-6488

1998 Gmc C%2fk Pickup

Based on reports from 13 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
13
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
1
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 13 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motorHIGH

3 owners reported visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor issues — failures commonly reported around 80K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor3 (23%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip3 (23%)
Visibility:rear Window Wiper/washer:motor1 (8%)
Fuel System1 (8%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer1 (8%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings1 (8%)
Structure1 (8%)
Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module1 (8%)

1998 Gmc C%2fk Pickup: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 1998 Gmc C%2fk Pickup, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 80K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 1998 Gmc C%2fk Pickup, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:rear Window Wiper/washer:motor Issues

Visibility:rear Window Wiper/washer:motor complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1998 Gmc C%2fk Pickup, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:rear window wiper/washer:motor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1998 Gmc C%2fk Pickup, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1998 Gmc C%2fk Pickup. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

03V093000Apr 2003

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 13 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1998 Gmc C%2fk Pickup: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Gmc C%2fk Pickup?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Gmc C%2fk Pickup is related to the visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Gmc C%2fk Pickup reliable?
The 1998 Gmc C%2fk Pickup has 13 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1998 Gmc C%2fk Pickup problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1998 Gmc C%2fk Pickup have any recalls?
Yes, the 1998 Gmc C%2fk Pickup has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Gmc C%2fk Pickup problems start?
Based on 9 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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