1998 GMC C/K Pickup Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 45%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,602miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup, 45% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,602 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. 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 working.”
NHTSA complaint #10212644, filed 2007-12, 80,000 miles“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 rotors twice on the front brakes, I have maintained this vehicle the way I am supposed to maintian it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10037566, filed 2003-09, 77,203 miles“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 manager determined the reed switches in front both required to be replaced at a cost of $750 I asked if there was any kind of recall for this problem as I had experienced it before in a work truck . …”
NHTSA complaint #10171255, filed 2006-10, 195,000 milesBrakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup
5 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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