Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1998 GMC Envoy. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗GM/FMVSS 201/CONSOLE COVER/ARMREST
- Summary
- VEHICLE 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.
- Consequence
- DURING A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURY AN OCCUPANT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.
GM/FMVSS 108
- Summary
- THE 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."
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION WOULD MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR DRIVERS OF ONCOMING VEHICLES TO SEE THE TURN SIGNAL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BODY CONTROL MODULE AND REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE WITH A NEW CALIBRATION THAT WILL TURN THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS OFF WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL OR HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IS ACTIVATED.
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Owner complaints (19)
19 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 15.8% |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 15.8% |
| Suspension | 3 | 15.8% |
| Visibility | 3 | 15.8% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 10.5% |
| Wheels | 2 | 10.5% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 5.3% |
| Power train | 1 | 5.3% |
| Structure | 1 | 5.3% |
| Tires | 1 | 5.3% |
How 1998 compares with other Envoy years
Best and worst Envoy years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 2 |
| 1999 | 9 | 1 |
| 2000 | 22 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 | 496 | 13 |
| 2003 | 401 | 7 |
| 2004 | 374 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1998 GMC Envoy FAQ
How many recalls does the 1998 GMC Envoy have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 00V375000 (structure), 98V097001 (lighting). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1998 GMC Envoy problems?
Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (3), Exterior lighting (3), Suspension (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1998 Envoy compare with other years?
Among the 1995–2004 GMC Envoy model years at least five years old, the 1995 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2002 the most (496). The 1998 drew 19. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.