1998 GMC Sierra 2500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. one or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.
Owner complaints
15 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system · Power train · Steering
The truck shut off no power brakes, steering. This happened while pulling a trailer. The GMC dealer informed me that the shut off was the result of a pump mounted driver (pmd) failure on the 6.5L diesel motor. very unsafe should have resulted in a accident. *tr
- Electrical system › Horn
The horn suddenly quit working . I checked all electrical components and found that the horn it's self has failed. I have not corrected the problem to this point. *Tr
- Visibility
Windshield wipers began to fail suddenly on and off while driving in the rain and eventually quit working all together. I checked with the dealer for recalls and found that there were recalls for this problem on chevy & GMC trucks from 1994 to 1996. My truck IS a 1998 but it was built in 1997. I…
Windshield wipers began to fail suddenly on and off while driving in the rain and eventually quit working all together. I checked with the dealer for recalls and found that there were recalls for this problem on chevy & GMC trucks from 1994 to 1996. My truck IS a 1998 but it was built in 1997. I waited for the recall to be extended however I finally spent $60.00 and replaced the defective part. I know 3 other people with 1998 chevy/gmc trucks who have all had this problem. One resulted in the death of a child and the imprisonment of the driver who was unable to file a complaint. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
The vehicle's fuel injections system IS leaking. As a result, fuel was spraying over the whole engine compartment. The cause has yet to be determined. *La
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal
Consumer stated that rear seals were leaking. consumer purchased vehicle used, and was told that seals were replaced at 30000 miles by the original owner. currently, these seals needed to be replaced again. consumer indicated that the seals were leaking grease or oil which caused the brakes…
Consumer stated that rear seals were leaking. consumer purchased vehicle used, and was told that seals were replaced at 30000 miles by the original owner. currently, these seals needed to be replaced again. consumer indicated that the seals were leaking grease or oil which caused the brakes to grab and release, grab and release when trying to come to a stop. this was a safety hazard because one day vehicle might not stop at all. *ak *mr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Constant rear brake failure with heavy braking on rough roads. can be duplicated as desired.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Knock in 5.7 g.m. motor with 60,000 miles. I was told this IS a common problem and it would go away after the truck IS started cold this IS normal. how can this be normal? how can gm get away with this? I bought the truck new in 1998 and have all the oil change records at every 3000 miles.…
Knock in 5.7 g.m. motor with 60,000 miles. I was told this IS a common problem and it would go away after the truck IS started cold this IS normal. how can this be normal? how can gm get away with this? I bought the truck new in 1998 and have all the oil change records at every 3000 miles. now around 70,000 I will be looking to put in a new motor. IS there any place I can go for help on this problem and do you have other complaints? *Jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Upon attempting to brake front brakes over powered rear brakes causing anti- lock brakes to kick in, and resulting in complete loss of braking ability. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced parts, but problem still occurs. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
When attempting to stop front brakes overpowered rear brakes in which anti-lock brake system kicked in and caused complete loss of braking ability. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced brake shoes and drums. But, problem still occurs. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Power train › Driveline
While driving consumer notice severe driveline vibration which shakes the steering wheel and truck, dealer rotated and balanced the tire during 3000 mile check up, vehicle ran a little better, but still vibrated.*et
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving stepped on brake pedal, and pedal went down halfway, the rest was rock hard, and vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. *ak *ML
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Erratic operation of brake system, causing brake failure. Reporting this to nhtsa. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying the brakes the ABS does not catch, and the vehicle keeps going. Dealer has not fixed the vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While traveling consumer tried to make a sudden stop. Pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard and vehicle continued to travel. Then slowly came to a stop. Please providefurther details. *ak
- Service brakes, air › Antilock · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Power steering will not turn the wheels when vehicle IS on an incline/decline.
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.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10226382This 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.
- 10209734This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10162149This 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.
- 10043504Gmc/chevrolet: see docuemtn search button for owner letter. Auxiliary battery feed may cause fusible link to melt and open circuit to prevent damage or fire in wiring harness, due to electrical over load.
- 625259Information regarding collapsed fuel tank including gmt 400 sierra and chevrolet pick-up.
- 619742This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service.
- 619741Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) IS on; the transmission IS stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster IS inoperative.
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