1998 GMC Sierra Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 GMC Sierra, 5% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.
“Don't have my VIN handy at the moment b/c my truck is in the shop having $1400 of transmission work done on it. It's a 1998 Gmc Sierra 2wd, and the transmission went out 8/21/03. The tranny had 84,000 miles before comlete failure. The truck was driven by an exceptionally gentle driver, never used for towing (even though it came with a towing "package") and never abused in any way. Yesterday, it wouldn't reverse or go into 1st gear. Two weeks prior it began shifting hard, emitting a loud "clank" sound...we knew the end was near!”
NHTSA complaint #10069281, filed 2004-01, 84,000 miles“The consumer stated that while driving there's was a sizzling noise coming from the engine compartment. The plastic or cellophane sealant strip for the carburetor gasket located between the carburetor and throttle came unsealed and fell off. This caused gasoline to pour out onto the engine block. This could have resulted in a fire of explosion in the engine block. Please provide more detail information.”
NHTSA complaint #10040121, filed 2003-09, 70,000 miles“When applying the brakes in a sudden stop, the middle lap seat belt did not lock, causing passenger to move forward near the dash area. Also, car seat in middle rear belt, doesn't lock, causing car seat to fall over, resulting in 2-year old hitting his head. Abs brakes fail, fad eon some stops, will not stop.”
NHTSA complaint #825576, filed 1998-08“Windshield wiper partial failure. Works sometimes...sometimes not. Perhaps a short in the switch. Steering problem is hard to discribe. At low engine RPM's, expecially at idle its as if there is no power steering at all. Steering wheel is extremely hard to turn. Then, at road speed, at times when youturn the wheel to about the two o'clock position the steering wheel will suddenly loose all 'feel' and will 'fall' to about the four o'clock position. The steering is still operational as the truck will veer if you don't catch it first and correct. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070299, filed 2004-01“When truck swerved to avoid being hit and crashed into a ditch, there was no deployment of the driver' s side or passenger's side air bags. The truck is being held for repairs. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #844832, filed 1999-08Related service bulletins
- 10017191Oct 28, 2005Supplement to bulletin 99-06-04-047a for fuel system cleaning.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 | 11 | 26% |
| 2010 | 6 | 18% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 10% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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