Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1998 GMC Pickup peaked in 2000, with 4 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1998 GMC Pickup
Pickup, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Apr 15, 1999 to Sep 13, 2007.
Recall campaigns covering this model year23,569 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints14Close to the median 1998 pickup
Severity index7.11998 pickups average 12.3
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
29% of complaints about the 1998 GMC Pickup name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 1998 GMC Pickup
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08E-050 | Aug 11, 2008 | These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard… | Lighting | 1,921 | Refund or buyback |
| 06E-040 | May 15, 2006 | Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above | Lighting | 1,648 | Refund or buyback |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1998 GMC Pickup
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
14 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 13, 2007Failure Jan 1, 1901Lovelady, TXConcealment devices
1998 GMC PICKUP HAS FROSTED HEADLIGHT LENSES. CUSTOMER STATES THEY LOOKED SCRATCHED. MECHANIC TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THIS MODEL IS SUBJECT TO SAND BLASTING BY ROAD DEBRIS. *KB
NHTSA complaint 10203766 - Filed Sep 13, 2007Failure Feb 1, 2007Palatka, FLFrame and members
1998 GM PICKUP TRUCK WITH SEVERE CORROSION ON FRONT FRAME. CUSTOMER STATES THAT 7 OTHER VEHICLES ARE UNSAFE TO USE DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. *ACCORDING TO THE CONSUMERS OBSERVATION. THE DESIGN OF THE CROSSMEMBER PROVIDED NO EXIT POINT FOR ACCUMULATED WATER, WHICH ALLOWED THE BUILD-UP OF SEDIMENT AND THE SUBSEQUENT CORROSION FROM WITHIN THE FRAME STRUCTURE. *JB
NHTSA complaint 10203745 - Filed Nov 1, 2004Failure May 1, 200480,000 milesCampbellsport, WIMotor
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. WHILE DRIVING AND IF HITTING A BUMP OR SOMETHING THEY MAY COMPLETELY FAIL, OR COME ON WHILE IN A RAIN STORM. CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *TC
NHTSA complaint 10094292 - Filed Mar 8, 2004Failure Mar 5, 2004Coatesville, PASwitch/wiring
I HAVE A 1998 GMC SIERRA P/U MY WISHIELD WIPERS HAVE THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: WIPERS WILL NOT WORK OR WORK INTERMITTENTLY; WIPERS STOP WORKING FOR NO APPARENT REASON, MAYBE EVEN IN MID-STROKE; WIPER FUNCTION IS ERRATIC, WITH NO DELAY FEATURE, DELAY IS THE SAME REGARDLESS OF SETTING, OR NO LOW- OR HIGH-SPEED SETTING. I'VE NOTICED THAT GENERAL MOTORS HAS ISSUED A RECAL FOR 1996 MODELS AND FEEL THIS IS SIMILAR.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10060753 - Filed Mar 21, 2003Failure Jan 4, 200368,000 milesCircle Pines, MNEngine
1998 GMC PICKUP HAD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED AND STILL CONTINUES TO LEAK. I'M TOLD BY DEALERS ITS A NATIONWIDE PROBLEM AND IS VERY COSTLY TO REPAIR $600 AND MY HAVE CAUSED ENGINE DAMAGE. *NLM
NHTSA complaint 10010830 - Filed Dec 6, 2001Failure Nov 20, 2001Ridgedale, MOWindshield wiper/washer
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 755353 - Filed Nov 20, 2001Failure Jun 15, 1999Orangevale, CAManual transmission
MANUFACTURER'S LATEST "FIX IT" KIT FAILED. DEFINITELY DEFECTIVE. NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 754741 - Filed Nov 20, 2001Failure Aug 11, 2000Ridgedale, MO12v/24v/48v battery, Gasoline, Cooling system
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 754740 - Filed Feb 3, 2001Failure Sep 1, 2000Bremerton, WAService brakes, Wheel cylinders
RIGHT FRONT RUBBER GASKET/GROMMETS IN WHEEL CYLINDERS FAILED. *SLC
NHTSA complaint 785252 - Filed Dec 4, 2000Failure Jul 21, 1998Tomball, TXService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Door, Vehicle speed control
WHILE DRIVING, THE THROTTLE TENDS TO REMAIN OPEN, IT WON'T DECELERATE ONCE THE GAS PEDAL IS RELEASED, THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES, HOWEVER THERE HAS NOT BEEN A FIX TO THE PROBLEM. *SLC
NHTSA complaint 558264 - Filed Sep 7, 2000Failure Apr 27, 2000Phoenix, AZService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash
BRAKE PEDAL GOES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR UNDER SEVERE BRAKING CONDITIONS.
NHTSA complaint 730554 - Filed Jun 27, 2000Morgantown, WVWheels
ALL 5 WHEELS CAME FROM THE FACTORY BENT.MAUNFACTURER REFUSES TO PROVIDE CONSUMER WITH STRAIGHT WHEELS. NO DEALER WILL REPLACE TIRES WITH WHEELS BENT.*AK
NHTSA complaint 864311 - Filed May 18, 2000Failure May 18, 2000Belle Chasse, LAService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 722862 - Filed Apr 15, 1999THE Dalles, ORHydraulic power assist system
STEERING DESIGN IS INADEQUATE,WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A DECLINE, VEHICLE MUST BE PUT IN PARKED GEAR WITH RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO TURN WHEELS.
NHTSA complaint 544988
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
6 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- PIT3665C Nov 6, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn. - PIT3227J Jan 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition i… - 3389 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE INOPERATIVE AND THE 4WD SERVICE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. DIAGNOSIS MAY REVEAL THAT THE ATC FUSE COULD BE OPEN, POSSIBLE DTC C0308, OR VARIOUS U CODES MAY BE SET. THE ENCODER MOTOR MAY ALSO BE SHORTED OR THE TCCM MAY BE DAMAGED. *TT - 3276 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
4L80E OUTPUT CARRIER THRUST WASHER CHANGES. *TT - 020090002 Apr 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING LUBRICATION OF PROPELLER SHAFT DOUBLE CARDAN CV TYPE U-JOINT CENTERING BALL AND SEAT.*NLM - 868307 Jul 1, 1998 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE SCREW THAT SECURES THE LEFT AND CENTER INSULATOR PANELS TOGETHER, UNDERNEATH THE I/P ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE MAY PULL THE ONE PUSH/INSERT NUT OUT OF THE CENTER INSULATOR PANEL CAUSING, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL(I/P) INSULATOR PANEL TO RATTLE. YD
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.