1998 GMC SIERRA Unknown Or Other Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Unknown Or Other Issues in the 1998 GMC SIERRA
8 unknown or other complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 GMC SIERRA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
8
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Unknown Or Other Complaints
THE DASHBOARD CRACKED MIDWAYS AND SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER SIDE.
DON'T HAVE MY VIN HANDY AT THE MOMENT B/C MY TRUCK IS IN THE SHOP HAVING $1400 OF TRANSMISSION WORK DONE ON IT. IT'S A 1998 GMC SIERRA 2WD, AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT 8/21/03. THE TRANNY HAD 84,000 MILES BEFORE COMLETE FAILURE. THE TRUCK WAS DRIVEN BY AN EXCEPTIONALLY GENTLE DRIVER, NEVER USED FOR TOWING (EVEN THOUGH IT CAME WITH A TOWING "PACKAGE") AND NEVER ABUSED IN ANY WAY. YESTERDAY, IT WOULDN'T REVERSE OR GO INTO 1ST GEAR. TWO WEEKS PRIOR IT BEGAN SHIFTING HARD, EMITTING A LOUD "CLANK" SOUND...WE KNEW THE END WAS NEAR!
WINDSHIELD WIPER PARTIAL FAILURE. WORKS SOMETIMES...SOMETIMES NOT. PERHAPS A SHORT IN THE SWITCH. STEERING PROBLEM IS HARD TO DISCRIBE. AT LOW ENGINE RPM'S, EXPECIALLY AT IDLE ITS AS IF THERE IS NO POWER STEERING AT ALL. STEERING WHEEL IS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. THEN, AT ROAD SPEED, AT TIMES WHEN YOUTURN THE WHEEL TO ABOUT THE TWO O'CLOCK POSITION THE STEERING WHEEL WILL SUDDENLY LOOSE ALL 'FEEL' AND WILL 'FALL' TO ABOUT THE FOUR O'CLOCK POSITION. THE STEERING IS STILL OPERATIONAL AS THE TRUCK WILL VEER IF YOU DON'T CATCH IT FIRST AND CORRECT. THE STEERING SYSTEM JUST LOOSES ALL FEEL AND THERE IS LITTLE OR NO EFFORT INVOLVED WITH TURNING THE WHEEL. WE'VE HAD ONE SHOP LOOK AT IT BUT THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG.
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THERE'S WAS A SIZZLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE PLASTIC OR CELLOPHANE SEALANT STRIP FOR THE CARBURETOR GASKET LOCATED BETWEEN THE CARBURETOR AND THROTTLE CAME UNSEALED AND FELL OFF. THIS CAUSED GASOLINE TO POUR OUT ONTO THE ENGINE BLOCK. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE OF EXPLOSION IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAIL INFORMATION. *NLM
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WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, AND THEN VEHICLE STALLS. AT TIMES VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
WHEN TRUCK SWERVED TO AVOID BEING HIT AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER' S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. THE TRUCK IS BEING HELD FOR REPAIRS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Other 1998 GMC SIERRA Problem Areas
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
45 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
22 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
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
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint