1998 GMC Sierra Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 GMC Sierra, 5% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,500 miles. 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.
“The passenger side seat belt fails to retract back into it's holster. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the mechanic had to replace the entire retractor mechanism. The problem was caused by a failure in the system.”
NHTSA complaint #10048370, filed 2004-01, 69,000 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“Driver's seatbelt system malfunctioned. Consumer needs to pull hard in order for the seatbelt to come out of the housing. It retracts too hard, and not enough slack in the seatbelt system. Dealer said seatbelt system is used for child seat protection.”
NHTSA complaint #834695, filed 1999-02“Consumer states that when they hit the brakes the seatbelt will not lock up, which causes seatbelt to be useless in a crash. Cause unknown dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #8013281, filed 2002-07“Going 30mph & another vehicle crossed in front & was hit broadside. The air bags deployed. Seat belt failed to restrain passenger, and passenger was injured.”
NHTSA complaint #843074, filed 1999-07Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 15 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1989 | 4 | 25% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
9 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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