1998 GMC SIERRA Power Trainautomatic Transmission Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Trainautomatic Transmission Issues in the 1998 GMC SIERRA
8 power trainautomatic transmission complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 GMC SIERRA. 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
PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING INCORRECTLY. WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION BECAME HOT, AND DISENGAGED FROM OVERDRIVE TO LOCK UP MODE, AND BLEW 2 QUARTS OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT THE VENTS*MR *TS *JB
#751345
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I HAVE A 1998 GMC Z71 WITH 61,000 MILES THAT I BOUGH NEW AND JUST HAD TO HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION PUT IN AT A COST OF $2000.00. WHEN I TOLD THE SERVICEMAN WHAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DOING HE AUTOMATICALLY NEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. HE SAID THAT IT WAS THE SHAFT HOUSING THAT HAD BUSTED AND IT MESSED UP THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION. IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS A PROBLEM THAT HAPPENS QUITE OFTEN BY THE WAY HE RESPONDED. HE SAID THAT THE SHAFT HOUSING WAS NOT AS HEAVILY BUILT AS THE NEW ONE THEY INSTALLED. DOES THIS MEAN THAT OTHER OWNERS WILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THERE TRUCK AROUND 60,000 MILES? IT SOUNDS LIKE A DEFFECT TO ME IF THE SHAFT HOUSING WAS NOT BUILT STRONG ENOUGH TO TAKE THE USE THAT A TRUCK IS PUT THROUGH. I TOW A SMALL 5X10 UTILITY TRAILER AND HAVE HAULED A...
#894696
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TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 55MPH, AND THEN VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, AND COULD NOT SHIFT GEARS ANYMORE. VEHICLE WAS UNDRIVEABLE. *AK
#743630
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TRANSMISSION MADE GRINDING NOISES IN LOW AND HIGH GEARS, AND SHIFTING WAS ROUGH. DROVE DIRECTLY TO TRANSMISSION SHOP. CALLED SERVICE MANAGER AT LOCAL DEALERSHIP ABOUT MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBILITY AND WAS TOLD THEY COULD OFFER NO ASSISTANCE. VEHICLE WAS ONLY 4,000 OVER WARRANTY.*AK
#836149
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CONSUMER WAS DOWNSHIFTING FROM 5TH TO 4TH AND VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE. *AK
#700258
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THE TRANSMISION HAS A HARSH SHIFT ALMOST AS IF THE ENGINE MIS-FIRES AS IT CHANGES FROM GEAR TO GEAR. CRONIC HAS RESET THE ELECTRONIC MEMORY VALVES WITH NO RESULTS. I AM NOW BEING SMOOTHED OVER BY THEM BECAUSE I DON'T BELIEVE THEY KNOW OF ANYTHING ELSE TO DO. I TRUST THAT A GMC TRUCK, NUMBER ONE IN MY BOOK, THIS EXPENSIVE WOULD PERFORM MORE SMOOTHLY THAN THE COMPETITOR'S TRUCK (FORD,WHICH OUTSHIFTS GMC HANDS DOWN) WOULD. YOUR RESPONSE AS TO WHAT IT IS WILL BE APPRECIATED!! LET ME HERE FROM YOU MIKE BROCK
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LEAKS IN TRANSMISSION.
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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE TRANSMISSION STOPPED SHIFTING, ALSO ODOMETER/SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. IN ADDITION, THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING.CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
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Steering
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Unknown Or Other
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Suspension
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Power Train
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Electrical Systemwiring
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Seat Beltsfrontretractor
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Service Brakes
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Air Bags
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Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
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Exterior Lightingturn Signal
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Seat Belts
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
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Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Child Seathandle Infant
1 complaint
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
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Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
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