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1998 Gmc SIERRA: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

138 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

71,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1998 model year. Data snapshot: . 50 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 30 of 138 complaints (21.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior4532.6%
Steering behavior107.2%
Transmission and shifting85.8%
Electrical and battery issues64.3%
Fuel system concerns42.9%
Engine operation21.4%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
30
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
21
Steering
6
Unknown Or Other
6
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
6
Electrical System:Wiring
4
Power Train
4
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
4
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip30
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor21
Steering6
Unknown Or Other6
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer6
Electrical System:Wiring4
Power Train4
Power Train:Automatic Transmission4

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 30; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 21; Steering: 6; Unknown Or Other: 6; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 6; Electrical System:Wiring: 4; Power Train: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
7
50,000 to 74,999
18
75,000 to 99,999
11
100,000 to 149,999
10
150,000 and above
2
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9997
50,000 to 74,99918
75,000 to 99,99911
100,000 to 149,99910
150,000 and above2

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 18; 75,000 to 99,999: 11; 100,000 to 149,999: 10; 150,000 and above: 2

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (18). 88 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2000
17
2001
22
2002
16
2003
25
2004
16
2005
24
2006
7
2007
1
2008
2
2010
1
2013
3
2014
3
2016
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
200017
200122
200216
200325
200416
200524
20067
20071
20082
20101
20133
20143
20161

2000: 17; 2001: 22; 2002: 16; 2003: 25; 2004: 16; 2005: 24; 2006: 7; 2007: 1; 2008: 2; 2010: 1; 2013: 3; 2014: 3; 2016: 1

Pattern summary

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 45 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 8 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10004711 · 2004-06-04 (June 4, 2004)

WHILE MAKING SLOW RIGHT HAND TURNS CONSUMER NOTICE SURGING IN THE STEERING WHEEL INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10004711 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10008753 · 2003-02-19 (February 19, 2003)

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN EXHAUST LEAK.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10008753 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10010254 · 2003-03-10 (March 10, 2003)

FUEL GAUGE FAILS TO OPERATE AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 33,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010254 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10010560 · 2003-03-16 (March 16, 2003)

WATER LEAK COMING FROM A SEAM FRONT QUARTER PANEL DRIVERS SIDE. WATER GETS INTO FLOOR BOARD DRIVER SIDE. CARPET AND INSULATION GETS WET AND STINKS. ALSO- ROOF SEAM AT WINDSHIELD RUSTING AND PAINT BUBBLING. *NLM

Owner-reported narrative. 49,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010560 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10011723 · 2003-03-14 (March 14, 2003)

THE GAS TANK COLLAPSED WHICH CAUSED GAS TO LEAK. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10011723 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10015346 · 2003-04-07 (April 7, 2003)

THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK. *NLM

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015346 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10015713 · 2003-04-11 (April 11, 2003)

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 68,065 miles reported. Look up ODI 10015713 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10017654 · 2003-04-28 (April 28, 2003)

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017654 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.