1998 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra 2500 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 27th of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500. That ranks 27th out of 30 Sierra 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (7 complaints, 47%), typically at around 2,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 GMC Sierra 2500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 47% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 20% | 169,642 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 13% | 280,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 7% | 280,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.
Risk: If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The truck shut off no power brakes, steering. This happened while pulling a trailer. The gmc dealer informed me that the shut off was the result of a pump mounted driver (pmd) failure on the 6.5l diesel motor. Very unsafe should have resulted in a accident. *tr
Windshield wipers began to fail suddenly on and off while driving in the rain and eventually quit working all together. I checked with the dealer for recalls and found that there were recalls for this problem on chevy & gmc trucks from 1994 to 1996. My truck is a 1998 but it was built in 1997. I…
The horn suddenly quit working . I checked all electrical components and found that the horn it's self has failed. I have not corrected the problem to this point. *tr
The vehicle's fuel injections system is leaking. As a result, fuel was spraying over the whole engine compartment. The cause has yet to be determined. *la
Consumer stated that rear seals were leaking. Consumer purchased vehicle used, and was told that seals were replaced at 30000 miles by the original owner. Currently, these seals needed to be replaced again. Consumer indicated that the seals were leaking grease or oil which caused the brakes to grab…
Other GMC Sierra 2500 years
← 1997 Sierra 2500 · 1999 Sierra 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 2500 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 Sierra 2500 | 28 | 1 |
| 2024 Sierra 2500 | 106 | 4 |
| 2023 Sierra 2500 | 33 | 1 |
| 2022 Sierra 2500 | 43 | 3 |
| 2021 Sierra 2500 | 52 | 6 |
| 2020 Sierra 2500 | 78 | 9 |
| 2019 Sierra 2500 | 32 | 7 |
| 2018 Sierra 2500 | 35 | 5 |
| 2017 Sierra 2500 | 37 | 6 |
| 2016 Sierra 2500 | 59 | 6 |
| 2015 Sierra 2500 | 89 | 6 |
| 2014 Sierra 2500 | 30 | 2 |
| 2013 Sierra 2500 | 46 | 3 |
| 2012 Sierra 2500 | 31 | 3 |
| 2011 Sierra 2500 | 63 | 4 |
| 2010 Sierra 2500 | 10 | 5 |
| 2009 Sierra 2500 | 31 | 5 |
| 2008 Sierra 2500 | 63 | 3 |
| 2007 Sierra 2500 | 83 | 3 |
| 2006 Sierra 2500 | 66 | 1 |
| 2005 Sierra 2500 | 115 | 1 |
| 2004 Sierra 2500 | 143 | 1 |
| 2003 Sierra 2500 | 160 | 0 |
| 2002 Sierra 2500 | 134 | 1 |
| 2001 Sierra 2500 | 134 | 2 |
| 2000 Sierra 2500 | 48 | 1 |
| 1999 Sierra 2500 | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 Sierra 2500 | 14 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, power train, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 2500 model years, the 1998 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.