CarRecallWatchThe 1998 GMC C/K Pickup has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (5 reports).
1998 GMC C/K Pickup recalls
Most common 1998 GMC C/K Pickup problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
1998 GMC SIERRA. A CAR CUT IN FRONT OF MY TRUCK AND I HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES VERY HARD. WHEN I DID THIS ,THE BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS ALONG THE FRAME RAIL FAILED AT THE BEND WHERE IT JOINS WITH THE REAR BRAKE HOSE. THE FAILURE APPEARED TO BE FROM RUST. *TR THIS,I FEEL ,WAS DUE TO POOR LOCATION. I HAVE A 1955 CHEVY PICKUP , THAT UNTIL 1 YEAR AGO STILL HAD ITS ORIGINAL LINES STILL WORKING.
WIPER WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THERE IS A RECALL FOR GM K1500 1992-97, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS A 1998. I HAVE FOUND OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR 1998 WITH THIS SAME ISSUE. *TR
TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES AT LOW SPEED DUE TO A.B.S. COMPUTER FAILURE RESULTING IN A CRASH. (1)VEHICLE PASSED GOVERNMENT SAFETY INSPECTION. WITHIN ONE MONTH REAR AXLE SEALS LEAKED NEW BRAKES WERE REPLACED AT LOCAL INDEPENDENT SHOP WITH NEW BRAKE PADS DUE TO OIL CONTAMINATION COMMENTED DID NOT LIKE MY BRAKES AFTER TEST DRIVE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER FOR EVALUTION. SEVRICE MANAGER DETERMINED THE REED SWITCHES IN FRONT BOTH REQUIRED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $750 I ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY KIND OF RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM AS I HAD EXPERIENCED IT BEFORE IN A WORK TRUCK . I WAS TOLD THIS WAS AN OLD TRUCK WITH NEARLY 200,000 KILOMETERS ON IT. I WAS ALSO TOLD NO, THERE ARE NO SERVICE ISSUES
ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. *NM
WIPERS STOPPED WORKING DURING RAIN. *JB
1998 GMC C/K Pickup questions
Does the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup: Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (5), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4), Service Brakes, Air (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 GMC C/K Pickup has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.