1998 GMC SIERRA 1500 Power Trainautomatic Transmission Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Trainautomatic Transmission Issues in the 1998 GMC SIERRA 1500
4 power trainautomatic transmission complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 GMC SIERRA 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Power Trainautomatic Transmission Complaints
WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A STOP LIGHT I HEARD AND FELT A METALLIC BANG. THE TRANSMISSION DROPPED INTO 1ST GEAR AND WOULDN'T SHIFT UP. I LOST REVERSE TOO. *TR
EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE ARE UNKNNOW, AT NO TIME WAS ADVERSE STRESS OR STRAIN PLACED ON THIS VEHICLE. THE PROBLEMS BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2003 WHEN I LOST FIRST GEAR IN MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I DROPPED THE PAN TO REPLACE THE FILTER AND FLUID, THERE WERE METAL ROLLER BEARINGS AND METAL DEBREE IN THE PAN. I HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. 80,000 MILES IS WAY TOO YOUNG FOR A TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. MARCH, MY WATER PUMP BEGAN LEAKING, I REPLACED IT. APRIL, MY HEATER CORE BEGAN LEAKING, I BY PASSED IT. MAY, MY RADIATOR BEGAN LEAKING, I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED. THE RADIATOR AND HEATER CORE ARE BEING STORED FOR A SHORT TIME FOR ME UNTIL I CAN DECIDE IF I AM GOING TO BEGIN LEGAL CLASS ACTIONS ON THE FAULTY COOLING SYSTEM ON THIS GMC SERRIA 1500 PICKUP. GMC OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE.*AK
MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED 3 TIMES, EACH TIME LOSING REVERSE, 2ND AND 4TH. THE FIRST TIME BETWEEN 40K -50K THE SECOND TIME ABOUT 65K AND THE THIRD AT ABOUT 95K MILES. I RARELY PULL HEAVY LOADS IN THIS TRUCK.
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TRANSMISSION SHOP STATED HE HAS SEEN MANY FAILURES WITH THIS MODEL. KEEPS NEW PARTS IN STOCK AND READY FOR MORE TO COME.*AK
Other 1998 GMC SIERRA 1500 Problem Areas
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
2 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structureinterior Panelsdashboard
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint