1998 GMC Pickup
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1998 GMC Pickup. Newest first.
K2 motor IS recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began may 10, 2006. owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636.
Owner complaints
14 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Concealment devices
1998 GMC pickup has frosted headlight lenses. Customer states they looked scratched. Mechanic told the contact that this model IS subject to sand blasting by road debris. *kb
- Structure › Frame and members
1998 gm pickup truck with severe corrosion on front frame. Customer states that 7 other vehicles are unsafe to use due to this problem. *According to the consumers observation. The design of the crossmember provided no exit point for accumulated water, which allowed the build-up of sediment and the subsequent corrosion from within the frame structure. *Jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers work intermittently. While driving and if hitting a bump or something they may completely fail, or come on while in a rain storm. Contacted the dealer. The problem still exists. *Ak *tc
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
I have a 1998 GMC sierra p/u my wishield wipers have the following symptoms: wipers will not work or work intermittently; wipers stop working for no apparent reason, maybe even in mid-stroke; wiper function IS erratic, with no delay feature, delay IS the same regardless of setting, or no low- or high-speed setting. I've noticed that general motors has issued a recal for 1996 models and feel this IS similar.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
1998 GMC pickup had the intake manifold gasket replaced and still continues to leak. I'm told by dealers its a nationwide problem and IS very costly to repair $600 and my have caused engine damage. *nlm
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
No summary listed for above vehicle. *Ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Manufacturer's latest "fix it" kit failed. Definitely defective. No safety defec tlisted. *Ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders
Right front rubber gasket/grommets in wheel cylinders failed. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Structure › Body › Door · Vehicle speed control
While driving, the throttle tends to remain open, it won't decelerate once the gas pedal IS released, the problem has been taken to the dealer many times, however there has not been a fix to the problem. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brake pedal goes completely to the floor under severe braking conditions.
- Wheels
All 5 wheels came from the factory bent.maunfacturer refuses to provide consumer with straight wheels. No dealer will replace tires with wheels bent.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Steering design IS inadequate,when vehicle IS parked on a decline, vehicle must be put in parked gear with releasing the brake pedal in order to turn wheels.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10112546This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 10112034This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
- 10016707Four wheel drive inoperative and the 4WD service light will illuminate. Diagnosis may reveal that the atc fuse could be open, possible dtc c0308, or various u codes may be set. The encoder motor may also be shorted or the tccm may be damaged.
- 100134964L80e output carrier thrust washer changes.
- 634226Subject regarding lubrication of propeller shaft double cardan cv type u-joint centering ball and seat.*nlm
- 609578The screw that secures the left and center insulator panels together, underneath the i/p on the driver's side may pull the one push/insert nut out of the center insulator panel causing, the instrument panel(i/p) insulator panel to rattle. Yd
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