1998 GMC SIERRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip	45	6	0	0
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor	22	0	1	0
Steering	9	0	0	0
Power Trainautomatic Transmission	8	0	0	0
Unknown Or Other	8	1	1	0
Suspension	6	0	0	0
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher	6	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline	5	0	0	0
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors	5	0	0	0
Power Train	5	0	0	0
Electrical Systemwiring	4	0	4	0
Seat Beltsfrontretractor	4	0	0	0
Service Brakes	4	1	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder	4	1	0	0
Vehicle Speed Control	4	1	0	0
Air Bags	3	3	0	3
Air Bagsfrontal	3	3	0	3
Exterior Lightingtail Lights	3	0	0	0
Exterior Lightingturn Signal	3	0	0	0
Seat Belts	3	1	0	1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc	3	0	0	0
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar	3	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Cooling	2	0	0	0
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System	2	0	0	0
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch	2	0	0	1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal	2	1	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor	2	0	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings	2	0	0	0
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System	2	0	0	0
Suspensionfront	2	0	0	0
Suspensionrear	2	0	0	0
Tires	2	0	0	0
Tirestreadbelt	2	0	0	0
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System	2	0	0	0
Child Seathandle Infant	1	0	0	0
Electrical System	1	0	1	1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery	1	0	0	0
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables	1	0	0	0
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator	1	0	0	0
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash	1	0	1	0
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System	1	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings	1	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Coolingengine	1	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System	1	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control	1	0	0	0
Equipment	1	0	0	0
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner	1	0	0	0
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift	1	0	0	0
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch	1	0	0	0
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery	1	0	0	0
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump	1	0	0	0
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly	1	0	0	0
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting	1	0	0	0
Fuel System Other	1	0	0	0
Fuelpropulsion System	1	0	0	0
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch	1	0	0	0
Power Trainaxle Hubs	1	0	0	0
Seat Beltsfront	1	0	0	0
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage	1	0	0	0
Seat Beltsrearother	1	0	0	0
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor	1	0	0	0
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper	1	0	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulic	1	1	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule	1	0	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components	1	0	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper	1	0	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads	1	0	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum	1	0	0	0
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly	1	0	0	0
Structure	1	0	0	0
Structurebodydoor	1	0	0	0
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments	1	0	0	0
Structureframe And Members	1	0	0	0
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm	1	0	0	0
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control	1	0	0	0
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages	1	0	0	0
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element	1	0	0	0
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher	1	0	0	0
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor	1	0	0	0
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring	1	0	0	0

Most Recent Complaints

#10821434 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | January 21, 2016 | 200,000 miles

THE DASHBOARD CRACKED MIDWAYS AND SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER SIDE.

#10668373 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | December 26, 2014 | 129,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT BUT THE REPAIR SPECIFICS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000. ....UPDATED 01/23/15 *BF UPDATED 9/11/2017*CN

#10609678 | SERVICE BRAKES | July 10, 2014 | 145,000 miles Crash

BRAKES FAILED WHILE BACKING UP AND HIT A TREE. FOUND BRAKE LINE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND REPLACED BRAKE LINE. *TR

#10596440 | SERVICE BRAKES | June 5, 2014 | 50,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO RECTIFY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 96,000.

#10550492 | POWER TRAIN | November 1, 2013 | N/A miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A TRANSMISSION LEAK. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNAVAILABLE.

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Safety Rating for the 1998 GMC SIERRA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 GMC SIERRA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 GMC SIERRA

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 GMC SIERRA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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