1998 GMC Sierra 3500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1998 GMC Sierra 3500. 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).
On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly IS out of alignment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign. owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
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
12 complaints2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 1998 GMC sierra 3500. The contact stated that when he applied his brakes to release the gear shifter, the brake pedal went straight to the floor. The brake warning light illuminated immediately after. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the brake lines had…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 GMC sierra 3500. The contact stated that when he applied his brakes to release the gear shifter, the brake pedal went straight to the floor. The brake warning light illuminated immediately after. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the brake lines had burst and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was approximately 136,000. The vin was unavailable.
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1998 GMC sierra 3500. the contact stated while the vehicle was stopped with the brake pressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for inspection. The contact had not informed the dealer, and the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the current and failure mileages were 120,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
About 4 years ago I had problems with my brake booster system on my truck when the brakes failed and it was hard to stop the truck. I had the brake booster replaced two times then had to have the power steering pump replaced as this IS connected to my brake system. About a year after I had this…
About 4 years ago I had problems with my brake booster system on my truck when the brakes failed and it was hard to stop the truck. I had the brake booster replaced two times then had to have the power steering pump replaced as this IS connected to my brake system. About a year after I had this work done GMC recalled the power steering pump on my truck. Now I am have problems with this system again. If I turn my truck right or left the brake activate just like you are pushing on the brake to stop. This has almost caused me to have an accident more them once. I understand from other owners that this system has a lot of problems with it and the only way to fix it IS to remove this system and replace with a different type of system. I hope you can help me and other owners to get GMC to repair our brakes. *Tr
- Structure › Frame and members
Severe vehicle frame corrosion/rusting of front frame extensions, particularly in area of steering box mounting of several agency owned 98-2000 year model chevrolet & GMC pickup trucks. Disposition IS scrapping vehicles as beyond economical repair and unsafe to operate. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers came on and off intermittently while driving in inclement weather. This caused poor visibility. Dealership was contacted and stated that vehicle was not under recall.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Consumer stated that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified ts
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
I have the misfortune of owning a 1998 GMC 1 ton dually, the rear brake drums have seals loacated on the inboard side that seal against a surface of the axle. As it IS a full float axle, meaning there are tapered bearings in the brake drums the bearings are lubricated with axle fluid and the seals…
I have the misfortune of owning a 1998 GMC 1 ton dually, the rear brake drums have seals loacated on the inboard side that seal against a surface of the axle. As it IS a full float axle, meaning there are tapered bearings in the brake drums the bearings are lubricated with axle fluid and the seals are there to prevent leakage of the fluid. The failure of a seal provides a fluid leakage path that IS down the inside surface of the drum, across the surface of the drum which the brake linings contact and out between the backing plate and drum. I have had 3 seal failures on one side and 2 on the other. A failure of the seal allows 80w90 axle fluid to soak the break linings, as this IS not obvious, the failure IS noticed by increased stopping distance as the rear brakes are rendered useless by the contamination with axle fluid. Since 1-TON trucks are uasually sold to pull or haul this IS an especially dangerous condition, with a full rated load the rear brakes are much more critical than that of a pass car. I talked to mechanics at gm dealerships and they say the seals have been a problem since as long as they can rember. I've since looked at the backside of the rear tires of dually and noticed the tell tale sign of a failed seal of axle fluid stains. Theres an awfull lot of 1 ton duallys on the road with no rear brakes.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
At 65mph vehicle started making a thumping sound. When consumer pulled over and started feeling around tire tread was separating. right rear tire had at least 1,000 more miles to go. Consumer used the spare tire to go find a firestone dealer which they replaced and balanced tire for free.…
At 65mph vehicle started making a thumping sound. When consumer pulled over and started feeling around tire tread was separating. right rear tire had at least 1,000 more miles to go. Consumer used the spare tire to go find a firestone dealer which they replaced and balanced tire for free. consumer owns a 1999 motor home with a 98 chevrolet 3500 chassis with original tires size lt245/75r16 having 34,000 miles on them.*ak *slc
- Tires › Tread/belt
Pe-00020 original equipment on a 1998, GMC, van 3500, tire size lt24575r16. while driving 55 mph on the highway tread on the right rear tire separated. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Fuel injection system IS continually failing. consumer states that it IS an electrical fuel injection system, and the sensor has been changed. has been taken to the dealer 3 times. *Ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Main battery cable failed causing vehicle to catch fire while idling. nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Smell of fuel when driving vehicle, when vehicle left running parked, vehicle engine compartment caught on fire and destroyed the vehicle.
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.
- 10200090This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 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.
- 627790Information regarding fuel transfer pump inoperative.
- 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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