Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1998 GMC S15 peaked in 2000, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1998 GMC S15
SUV, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Mar 23, 2000 to May 7, 2004.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints2Below the median 1998 suv
Severity index0.01998 suvs average 14.2
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 1998 GMC S15 name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 1998 GMC S15
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1998 GMC S15
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 7, 2004Failure May 7, 200480,000 milesPikeville, NCSwitch/wiring
1998 GMC JIMMY - FAULTY WINDSHIELD WIPERS (HAZARD SWITCH) MY VIN # NOT UNDER RECALL EVEN THOUGH SAME PROBLEM ON DIFFERENT VIN # HAS BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10068471 - Filed Mar 23, 2000Failure Aug 1, 1998EL Paso, TXElectrical system, Headlights, Power train, Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
TRIP-O METER FAILED. YH
NHTSA complaint 551529
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
7 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- Recalls Jun 30, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicle Recalls - 130089009 Sep 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules - 17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. - 16NA260 Aug 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS. - 020605002 May 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON AN EXHAUST BOOM / GROAN NOISE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT - 010730021 May 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT - 010730002B May 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.