1998 GMC C10753 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 GMC C10753
The 1998 GMC C10753 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 GMC C10753
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 GMC C10753, potentially affecting up to 13,684 vehicles.
Recall 98V226000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 13,684 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 4-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINE CAN CONTACT THE LEFT FRONT FENDER WHEEL HOUSE INNER PANEL JUST ABOVE THE CHASSIS FRAME. A HOLE COULD BE WORN IN THE BRAKE LINE ALLOWING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence: REAR BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE BRAKE LINE POSITIONING CLIP, INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE FOR WEAR, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE LINE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 GMC C10753
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 GMC C10753. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 GMC C10753. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND ENGAGING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED SO THAT THE MECHANIC COULD DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND SEND A REPORT TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V226000, COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS INCLUDES THE IDENTICAL FAILURE THAT THE CONTACT HAS EXPERIENCED; HOWEVER, THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR 4 YEARS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HIS BRAKES ARE ADJUSTED EVERY 4 MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Safety Rating for the 1998 GMC C10753
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 GMC C10753 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 GMC C10753
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 GMC C10753
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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