- The problem
- Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
- The risk
- If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on april 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Vehicle safety record
1998 GMC C/K Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (5) and the brakes (5). Those complaints describe 2 crashes. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2003 for the exterior. For comparison, the 1997 has 25.
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FFar more problems than a typical C/K Pickup year, for its age
#162 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 GMC C/K Pickup problems
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1998 GMC C/K Pickup recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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11 complaints about the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
1998 Gmc sierra. A car cut in front of my truck and I had to apply the brakes very hard. When I did this ,the brake line that runs along the frame rail failed at the bend where it joins with the rear brake hose. The failure appeared to be from rust. *Tr this,i feel ,was due to poor location. I have a 1955 chevy pickup , that until 1 year ago still had its original lines still working.
Wiper work intermittently. There is a recall for gm k1500 1992-97, but this vehicle is a 1998. I have found other complaints for 1998 with this same issue. *Tr
Total loss of brakes at low speed due to a.B.S. Computer failure resulting in a crash. (1)Vehicle passed government safety inspection. Within one month rear axle seals leaked new brakes were replaced at local independent shop with new brake pads due to oil contamination commented did not like my brakes after test drive. Vehicle taken to local dealer for evalution. Sevrice manager determined the reed switches in front both required to be replaced at a cost of $750 I asked if there was any kind of recall for...
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this problem as I had experienced it before in a work truck . I was told this was an old truck with nearly 200,000 kilometers on it. I was also told no, there are no service issues or recalls and I was responsable. I wanted a second opinion on the diagnosisupon returning home the next day I struck a telephone pole at less than 5 m.P.H. .This occured when I applied the brakes because nothing happened. No breaking action!I returned to the independant who checked the $750. Reed switches and found the milliamp output to be normal. He showed me a g.M.Bulletin that said the reed swithes may not function due to reduced effect of the magnets on the reed switches because of corrosion or road grime.The dealer diagnostic was faulse and the same result would of occured.The independant said the $1000. Plus computer was defective.It was quicly unplugged and 30,000 trouble free kilometers were since racked up without a brakeing concern. I use my truck. I haul firewood and a fishing boat.This is my point.I am tired of big companies risking lives of consumers.We have been stopping mass in motion for many years .If an improvement is made to an existing proven system,that system cannot cause the existing system to faile. If a.B.S. On a brake system fails the brakes must still function.This was not the case.There was no warning, no light, just total failure. *Nm
ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. *NM
WIPERS STOPPED WORKING DURING RAIN. *JB
The antilock brakes on my 98 gmc 4x4 pickup fire @ speeds below 5 mph causing the truck to stop at a much greater distance than normal this is due to bad wheel speed sensors I had the truck put on a scanner and it turns out that both sensors are bad and @ around 200 bucks for new a bearing + labor this is not an easy cheap fix I ended up pulling the fuse under the hood I will not replace the sensors at that cost. *Nm
Fuel gauge not functioning...Has had an erratic reading for the last three years..Reading at 3/4 full when the tank has less than five gal. Left. *Nm
Windshield wiper motor failed without warning. *Ak
I am writing about issues with the brake systems in 1998 gmc siera ext. Cab p/u. The issue at hand is the deployment of the abs system while you are driving, it has caused numerous close calls. I spoke to my mechanic today said it would cost well over $600.00 To correct issue, and he has ran across this issue with numerous gmc pick ups. I have already replaced brakes and rotors twice on the front brakes, I have maintained this vehicle the way I am supposed to maintian it. I have also been in an accident in my own...
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driveway because if this abs problem.As I was backing up I aplied brakes, and the abs deployed. I'm just glad it wasn't a child that was behind me. It seems that gmc has numerous problems with their braking systems. *Ak
Consumer states while driving under rainy conditions sometimes windshield wipers will quit without warning. Windshield wipers may or may not come back on. *Ak
The windshield wipers on my 1998 gmc pickup work intermittently, sometimes they won't turn on, other times they stop while in use. *Nlm
GMC C/K Pickup: every year compared
All C/K Pickup years1998 GMC C/K Pickup vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 GMC C/K Pickup | 11 | 1 | F | |
| 1998 GMC C Series | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1998 GMC Blazer | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1998 GMC C/K Series | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1998 GMC C10753 | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1998 GMC C/K 3500 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1998 GMC C/K Suburban (GMC) | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup
Does the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup: exterior (March 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (5), brakes (5), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup had?
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 24, 2003 and the latest on December 24, 2007. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 13 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical GMC C/K Pickup year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which GMC C/K Pickup years have the most complaints?
1997 (25), 1998 (11), 2000 (6). See every GMC C/K Pickup year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 GMC C/K Pickup has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data