1998 GMC Envoy: common problems and reliability
19 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about suspension. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 1998 Envoy?The 1998 GMC Envoy has 19 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and visibility.
Safety record for the 1998 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1998 GMC Envoy vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1998 a good year for the Envoy?
Across the 10 Envoy model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (1997) to 1,872 (2005). With 19 complaints, the 1998 Envoy sits below the model's median of 278.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 1998 Envoy
structure:body
Campaign 00V375000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONSOLE COVER/ARMREST CAM LATCH THAT COULD RELEASE AT LESS THAN THE REQUIRED LOAD OF THE STANDARD.
exterior lighting
Campaign 98V097001THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WERE BUILT WITH A CANDELA VALUE GREATER THAN 2,600, ARE LOCATED LESS THAN 100MM FROM THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD WARNING LAMPS, AND ARE NOT DEACTIVATED WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL OR HAZARD WARNING LAMPS ARE ACTIVATED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is polarized, with a clear division between long-term owners who praise the vehicle's durability and sentimental value, and those who report significant and frequent mechanical and electrical problems.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Envoy. See the full Envoy owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Envoy listings typically run $4,110–$7,176 across 2002 to 2009 model years.
Other Envoy model years
Compare every Envoy year side by side to see how 1998 ranks against the rest.
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