Model year record
1998 Chevrolet GMT-400 recalls & problems
The 1998 Chevrolet GMT-400 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 4 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaint).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1998 Chevrolet GMT-400.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
| Air bags | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Air bags
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet GMT-400. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the driverâs and passengerâs side air bags deployed independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
- Electrical system
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado GMT-400. The contact stated that the high blower relay circuit wiring connector melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer refused to diagnose the failure without a diagnostic test fee being paid. The vehicle was taken to two dealers and the contact was informed that the diagnostic test fee needed to be paid. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.
- Visibility/wiper
The wiper motor stops working only works when it wasn't to when it rains i cant drive anywhere to hard to see when it rains which becomes a hazard for other drivers on the road i wrote about this 10 years ago and heard nothing back then so i try again except now it rarely works so i dont drive it in the rain at all
- Exterior lighting
The concern involves yellowing plastic headlights lenses on all vehicle manufacturers. Visibility is compromised while driving at night. Yes autobody repair shop replaced headlight assembly. No, certain plastic headlight cover lenses yellow/darken/frost with time or driving conditions
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.