Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes, hydraulic7
- Power train3
- Steering2
- Visibility1
- Electrical system1
- Service brakes, air1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
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NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What GMC told its dealers about the 1998 GMC Sierra 2500: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 625259 | INFORMATION REGARDING COLLAPSED FUEL TANK INCLUDING GMT 400 SIERRA AND CHEVROLET PICK-UP. *YH |
| 619742 | THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT |
| 619741 | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE. *TT |
| 10248444 | Vehicle Recalls |
| 10246631 | Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules |
| 10232287 | This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. |
| 10226382 | This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn. |
| 10209734 | This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive. |
| 10162149 | This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn. |
| 10043504 | GMC/CHEVROLET: SEE DOCUEMTN SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. AUXILIARY BATTERY FEED MAY CAUSE FUSIBLE LINK TO MELT AND OPEN CIRCUIT TO PREVENT DAMAGE OR FIRE IN WIRING HARNESS, DUE TO ELECTRICAL OVER LOAD. *PE |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)