AI Damage1998 GMC Vandura: common problems
Owners of the 1998 GMC Vandura filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 33% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- 3 Tires 33% of all complaints
- Steering: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
When driving down the highway at 60 mph, we got a flat tire. Realizing the tread had separated, we checked the other 3 tires. They were all starting to separate. We replaced all of these with cooper tires. We did not report at the time because there wasn't a recall on them.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Vandura has 8 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC Vandura?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, suspension, tires. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1998 GMC Vandura?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1998 GMC Vandura from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1998 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.