1998 GMC Sierra Brakes Problems

“Abs braking system not engaging. Hub damage. Continuous need for new brakes. Finally an accident in nov 2002.after 7 months the repairs complete but I had to pay for new hubs even though this is a brake issue.after research I find that the hubs may be made improperly. …”

“My wife and I own a 1998 Gmc k1500 4x4 pickup truck. This vehicles suffers from the stopping problem due to fouling of the speed sensors in the wheel hubs that was the subject of a recall for similar 1999-2002 vehicles. The NHTSA has encouraged GM/Gmc to recall similar 1999-2002 vehicles. The 1998 vehicles with the same brake system design was not included in the recall - you guys missed the boat. Why didn't you suggest that GM/Gmc recall all vehicles regardless of year with the same problem?”

“I have a 1998 Gmc Sierra pick-up truck. I have experienced ongoing anti lock brake sensor issues since last spring. They engage at low speed and make it hard to stop if you are not prepared for the failure at low speed. The dealer I took the vehicle to (capitol cadillac-lansing mich.) said they couldn't recreate the problem . This was a ridiculous statement because it recreated itself twice as I was leaving the dealership parking lot. They were just not interested in dealing with it. There is an active recall for this problem. Why does it not include my truck?? …”

“Both front brake ABS sensors on my 1998 Gmc Sierra 4 wheel drive half ton pickup truck failed during a 90 day period in 2005. This caused the ABS to activate at low speed stops nearly resulting in accidents and requiring the replacement of both front wheel bearing/ABS sensor assemblies at the cost of about $800. This vehicle was purchased new in august 1998 and has about 65,000 miles of use. The local GM rep and Gmc's customer relations tells me that there is nothing GM will do about it. The local dealer tells me it is a common problem and has been for many years!.”

“I have had a anti-locking brake problem for the last 12 months. I have to have one side repaired already. I am going to have the other side fixed shortly. I read a aricle in the local paper that this was a GM problem. I contacted the service center at the dealership that I bought the truck. They told me to call GM customer support that they could not fix this problem without GM approval. I called GM and was told after reviewing my situation that the truck was to old and had to many miles. This is a 1998 Gmc Sierra pickup with 93,000 miles. It had 78,000 miles at the time this was discovered. …”