Worst 1998 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Electrical System:Horn
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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1998 GMC Sierra 2500 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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