1998 GMC Sierra Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%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 11 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 GMC Sierra, 6% of the 190 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving, if moving steering wheel just a little to right to maintain proper lane, vehicle would suddenly jerk to the right and cause loss of steering control. Dealer notified, and was unable to correct the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8016908, filed 2002-08“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“When driving vehicle it drives very rough, meaning the vehilce vibrates and shakes consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, and they replaced the rotors/pads and shoes, rear axle, and hubs. But vehicle still shakes.”
NHTSA complaint #849347, filed 1999-09“While driving at any speed truck wanders all over the road. It feels like the truck will rollover with the slightest turn. The dealer has been notified about this problem. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #842340, filed 1999-07“While driving at 55 MPH on the highway the vehicle will start to virbrate and bounce. Also, there is a problem within the frame and within the wheel base which is at a distance from the wheels in the extended cab.”
NHTSA complaint #832618, filed 1998-12Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 11% |
| 2005 | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 | 25 | 6% |
| 1999 | 39 | 7% |
| 1998 | 11 | 6% |
| 1997 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
10 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 30, 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