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1998 GMC Suburban · VIN 3GKFK16R5WG502477

Vehicle details

Year
1998
Make
GMC
Model
Suburban
Series
1/2 Ton Nominal Conventional Cab
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Vehicle type
Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
Drive
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine
8 cylinders, 5.7 L
Weight class (GVWR)
Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Built in
Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC

Source: NHTSA Product Information Catalog (vPIC), U.S. Department of Transportation. Decoded from the VIN as the manufacturer reported it.

Recalls for the 1998 GMC Suburban

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · · NHTSA 06E043000

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR · Jul 3, 2003 · NHTSA 03V093000

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.

Risk: IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN AN INOPERATIVE SWITCH, HEAT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR, AND/OR IGNITION OF COMPONENTS IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND A SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS TO THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR · · NHTSA 98V033000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.

Risk: IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.

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Source: NHTSA recalls data, U.S. Department of Transportation. Recalls listed here are for the model year; not every recall covers every vehicle of that model.

What gmc suburban really sold for

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Closed sales with the real hammer price, from the UX sold archive.

1988 GMC SuburbanSold for $10,000
Oct 13 · VA1996 GMC SuburbanSold for $5,600
Jul 27 · NJ1996 GMC SuburbanSold for $600
May 12 · AL1989 GMC 1500 Suburban 4x4 with 3rd rowSold for $8,600
Apr 13 · AL

Government auction history

Sources: public results from GSA Fleet and GSA Auctions (U.S. General Services Administration) and GovDeals, searched for this exact VIN. GovDeals sold results cover about the last year.

Comparable sales

This 1998 GMC Suburban sold for $2,101 on Oct 30, 2026 in Austin, TX. That is $313 more than the middle price of $1,788 for 10 comparable sales: 6 sold for less and 4 for more (higher than 60% of them).

10Sold
$1,788Middle price
$455Lowest
$13,120Highest

This vehicle Middle price · $455 to $13,120

Newest comparable sales

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Source: GovDeals public closed results, about the last year, nationwide: every sold GMC Suburban whose title matches (1996–2000 model years). This vehicle's own sale is left out. Prices are winning bids; condition, miles and equipment differ from one vehicle to the next.

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North Dakota Sells About 80 State Fleet Vehicles Online November 18 From Fargo, and Publishes Every Price. Last Year's Middle Was $10,250, and a 2015 GMC 3500 Brought $30,000.The North Dakota Department of Transportation's Fargo State Fleet Vehicle Auction is Wednesday, November 18, at 10 a.m. Central, a live webcast on Orr Auctioneers' site with pre-bidding from November 11, about 80 vehicles, no on-site bidding, a 2.9 percent buyer's premium and viewing on Tuesday, November 17. NDDOT posts a price list after every sale: last November's Fargo sale moved 67 vehicles for $758,100, a middle price of $10,250, with hail damage noted on 29 of them. Here is how the sale works, what the same models brought, and the Bismarck sale that follows on December 2.UX Auctions · Oct 29, 2026