1998 GMC Sierra: problems, recalls and reliability

“When I bought my used 1998 gmc sierra 4x4 k1500 truck in 2003 the front passenger seat belt would not work! I took it into gus paulos chevrolet to have it repaired. They warrenty the defective seat belt since it would not pull out. Thats a 5 yrs old truck so now in 2007 it goes out again, this time they are charging me for it? The service rep said "it only has a three year warrenty".I thought it's a saftey part/ saftey issue and they should flip the bill. What if it failes in a collision? The part is on order so I should be getting the part next week. " I haven't needed it done till now since my daughter is old enough to sit upfront". *tr”Owner report · Seat Belts · Apr 2008

“Intermittently the windshield wipers become inoperable. If I tap on the windshield motor case they may work for a while. I can hear the motor run when they are not working. *nm”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2006

“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 gmc sierra. The contact stated that the ABS warning light illuminated after depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician was unable to rectify the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage 96,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jun 2006

“Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. This first began fall of 2005. The dealership and manufacturer were alerted and explained no recalls have been issued for the wipers.”Owner report · Visibility · May 2006

“Gmc 1998 sierra p/u- steering suddenly becomes loose and steering wheel jerks to the right while decelerating and turning right. Problem also occurs when making left turns although not a drastic. There are several complaints, however no solutions from gmc or dealership. I have had many close calls while highway driving when the steering suddenly jerks to the right. Gm dealer has no clue as to what the problem is. *jb”Owner report · Steering · Feb 2006

“My wife and I own a 1998 gmc k1500 4x4 pickup truck. This vehicles suffers from the stopping problem due to fouling of the speed sensors in the wheel hubs that was the subject of a recall for similar 1999-2002 vehicles. The NHTSA has encouraged gm/gmc to recall similar 1999-2002 vehicles. The 1998 vehicles with the same brake system design was not included in the recall - you guys missed the boat. Why didn't you suggest that gm/gmc recall all vehicles regardless of year with the same problem? *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2006

“Both front brake ABS sensors on my 1998 gmc sierra 4 wheel drive half ton pickup truck failed during a 90 day period in 2005. This caused the ABS to activate at low speed stops nearly resulting in accidents and requiring the replacement of both front wheel bearing/ABS sensor assemblies at the cost of about $800. This vehicle was purchased new in august 1998 and has about 65,000 miles of use. The local gm rep and gmc's customer relations tells me that there is nothing gm will do about it. The local dealer tells me it is a common problem and has been for many years!. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2005