Complaints
230
Crashes
19
Fires
8
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Gmc Sierra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#145 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:66,534 mi
Crash-related:6
#222 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Avg mileage:82,164 mi
Fires:1
#39 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:59,750 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Gmc Sierra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 45 | 6 | — | 66,534 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 22 | — | 1 | 82,164 mi | |
| STEERING | 9 | — | — | 59,750 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 | — | — | 74,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 1 | 1 | 88,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 6 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 83,012 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 4 | — | 4 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 4 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 1 | — | 93,667 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 3 | — | 72,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 79,788 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | 91,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | — |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
45
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,534
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
82,164
STEERING
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,750
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,500
SUSPENSION
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,000
SERVICE BRAKES
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,667
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,788
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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