1998 GMC Pick UP Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 29%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 GMC Pick UP, 29% of the 14 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“Wheel cylinder cap cracked, brakes overheated, the dealer replaced both rear with cylinder and bled the brakes, later the dealer found on the ABS system the right rear wheel cylinder was leaking, dealer replaced rear brake shoes and rear wheel cylinder.”
NHTSA complaint #558264, filed 2000-12Related service bulletins
- 10112546Nov 6, 2012This 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…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 60% |
| 2001 | 2 | 40% |
| 2000 | 5 | 42% |
| 1999 | 8 | 35% |
| 1998 | 4 | 29% |
| 1997 | 3 | 14% |
| 1996 | 4 | 21% |
| 1995 | 8 | 25% |
| 1994 | 6 | 26% |
| 1993 | 2 | 15% |
| 1992 | 1 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 17% |
| 1990 | 2 | 25% |
| 1988 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1998 GMC Pick UP
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 GMC Pick UP
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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