CarRecallWatchThe 1998 GMC Sierra has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 190 complaints with NHTSA, including 16 crashes, 8 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (62 reports).
1998 GMC Sierra recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1998 GMC Sierra.
Most common 1998 GMC Sierra problems
Problem areas named in the 190 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 62 |
| Visibility | 34 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Steering | 15 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Suspension | 11 |
| Seat Belts | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
What owners report
THE DASHBOARD CRACKED MIDWAYS AND SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER SIDE.
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
BRAKES FAILED WHILE BACKING UP AND HIT A TREE. FOUND BRAKE LINE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND REPLACED BRAKE LINE. *TR
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.
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.
1998 GMC Sierra questions
Does the 1998 GMC Sierra have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 GMC Sierra at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC Sierra?
Based on 190 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (62), Visibility (34), Power Train (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 GMC Sierra 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.