1998 GMC C/K Pickup: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern visibility.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2003
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 2007
“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”Owner report · Visibility · Aug 2007
“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”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 2004
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“The windshield wipers on my 1998 gmc pickup work intermittently, sometimes they won't turn on, other times they stop while in use. *nlm”Owner report · Visibility · May 2003
“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”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2002
“Consumer states while driving under rainy conditions sometimes windshield wipers will quit without warning. Windshield wipers may or may not come back on. *ak”Owner report · Visibility
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.
Remedy: 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.
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Is the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup. The most complained-about area is visibility.
Does the 1998 GMC C/K Pickup have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.