Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 GMC Suburban
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 GMC Suburban has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 GMC Suburban. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E043000 AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V093000 GM/REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V033000 GM/BRAKE ROTORS/HUBS NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 GMC Suburban has limited data available, with no owner complaints recorded and three recall campaigns. The recalls focus on the fuel system, exterior rearview mirrors, and brake rotors, suggesting potential but not widespread issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | Unknown | $200–$500 | occasional |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $150–$400 | rare |
| Electrical mirrors | Unknown | $50–$150 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad inspections
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacements
- Spark plug changes
- Tire rotations
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell
- Brake grinding noise
- Mirror adjustment issues
- Brake pedal vibration
- Check engine light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 GMC Suburban at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.