1998 GMC Sierra Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 GMC Sierra, 5% of the 190 complaints for this model year. 6 a fire, 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.
“Consumer states while driving there was a burning smell, then she felt something hot on her leg, when looking she saw vehicle had caught on fire and her leg was also on fire, fire was caused by a faulty wiring harness.”
NHTSA complaint #566750, filed 2002-07“Positive post fot delco battery had pulled out and was leaking acid and releasing hydrogen acid. Consumer replaced battery, and noticed that there was not enough slack from the clamp to the battery cable to allow bad moves from the chassity.”
NHTSA complaint #871292, filed 2000-09“While driving the tread of the rear passenger side tire separated, inspection of the second rear tire revealed separation of the tread and air leakage (the tire make/model was not given). Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #560558, filed 2001-03“Consumer parked vehicle and went to work, came out and vehicle had caught on fire, the fire put itself out, the fire started in the area of the power mirror switch, claim 22-v226-581.”
NHTSA complaint #6901246, filed 2001-09“Consumer parked vehicle and went to work, came out and vehicle had caught on fire, the fire put itself out, the fire started in the area of the power mirror switch, claim 22-v226-581.”
NHTSA complaint #6900443, filed 2001-09Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 10% |
| 2016 | 2 | 33% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 9 | 9% |
| 2013 | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 | 7 | 24% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 4 | 12% |
| 2009 | 9 | 24% |
| 2008 | 15 | 22% |
| 2007 | 7 | 12% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 23 | 20% |
| 2004 | 39 | 21% |
| 2003 | 31 | 15% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 12 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 12 | 5% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 7% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1998 GMC Sierra
62 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
32 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 GMC Sierra
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology