Latest owner complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 24, 2007 · 80,000 miles · OH
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…
Structure · Dec 24, 2007 · 80,000 miles · OH
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…
Visibility · Aug 3, 2007 · NY
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 18, 2006 · 195,000 miles · ND · crash
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…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 1, 2006 · MI
Abs activation at low speeds. *nm
Visibility · Apr 26, 2006 · 121,980 miles · NC
Wipers stopped working during rain. *jb
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 31, 2005 · 30,000 miles · NY
The antilock brakes on my 98 GMC 4X4 pickup fire @ speeds below 5 MPH causing the truck to stop at a much greater distance than normal this is due to bad wheel speed sensors I had the truck put on a scanner and it turns out that both sensors are bad and @ around 200 bucks for new a bearing + labor this is not an easy cheap fix I ended up pulling the fuse under the hood I will…
Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 14, 2005 · 75,000 miles · AR
Fuel gauge not functioning...has had an erratic reading for the last three years..reading at 3/4 full when the tank has less than five gal. Left. *nm
Visibility · Sep 23, 2003 · MA
Windshield wiper motor failed without warning. *ak
Service Brakes, Air · Sep 9, 2003 · 77,203 miles · MA · crash
I am writing about issues with the brake systems in 1998 GMC siera ext. Cab p/u. The issue at hand is the deployment of the ABS system while you are driving, it has caused numerous close calls. I spoke to my mechanic today said it would cost well over $600.00 to correct issue, and he has ran across this issue with numerous GMC pick ups. I have already replaced brakes and…
Service Brakes, Air · Sep 9, 2003 · 77,203 miles · MA · crash
I am writing about issues with the brake systems in 1998 GMC siera ext. Cab p/u. The issue at hand is the deployment of the ABS system while you are driving, it has caused numerous close calls. I spoke to my mechanic today said it would cost well over $600.00 to correct issue, and he has ran across this issue with numerous GMC pick ups. I have already replaced brakes and…
Visibility · Aug 6, 2003 · 100,000 miles · LA
Consumer states while driving under rainy conditions sometimes windshield wipers will quit without warning. Windshield wipers may or may not come back on. *ak
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup, the most recent one (03V093000) for visibility. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are visibility (5), service brakes, hydraulic (4), service brakes, air (2).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup?
Owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup?
NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently EA02005: Driver door electrical fires.