1998 GMC SIERRA 2500

3 recalls, 19 complaints - 11 TSBs

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

121,680 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

88,303 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.

1,137 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

19 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	7
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK	1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR	1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM	1
VISIBILITY	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN	1

Incident date: Dec 2, 2014

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

Incident date: Dec 2, 2014

Incident date: Aug 15, 2005

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

Incident date: Sep 5, 2006

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 WAI... Read more

Incident date: May 26, 2004

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

Incident date: Feb 6, 2004

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 T... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1999

CONSTANT REAR BRAKE FAILURE WITH HEAVY BRAKING ON ROUGH ROADS. CAN BE DUPLICATED AS DESIRED.

Incident date: Aug 1, 1998

KNOCK IN 5.7 G.M. MOTOR WITH 60,000 MILES. I WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND IT WOULD GO AWAY AFTER THE TRUCK IS STARTED COLD THIS IS NORMAL. HOW CAN THIS BE NORMAL? HOW CAN GM GET AWAY WITH THIS? I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW IN 1998 AND HAVE ALL THE OIL CHANGE RECORDS AT EVERY 3000 MILES. NO... Read more

UPON ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE FRONT BRAKES OVER POWERED REAR BRAKES CAUSING ANTI- LOCK BRAKES TO KICK IN, AND RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP FRONT BRAKES OVERPOWERED REAR BRAKES IN WHICH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM KICKED IN AND CAUSED COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE SHOES AND DRUMS. BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICE SEVERE DRIVELINE VIBRATION WHICH SHAKES THE STEERING WHEEL AND TRUCK, DEALER ROTATED AND BALANCED THE TIRE DURING 3000 MILE CHECK UP, VEHICLE RAN A LITTLE BETTER, BUT STILL VIBRATED.*ET

Incident date: May 19, 2000

WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, AND PEDAL WENT DOWN HALFWAY, THE REST WAS ROCK HARD, AND VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK *ML

Incident date: Jan 1, 1999

ERRATIC OPERATION OF BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. REPORTING THIS TO NHTSA. *AK

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS DOES NOT CATCH, AND THE VEHICLE KEEPS GOING. DEALER HAS NOT FIXED THE VEHICLE. *AK

Incident date: Jul 25, 1998

WHILE TRAVELING CONSUMER TRIED TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP. PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL. THEN SLOWLY CAME TO A STOP. PLEASE PROVIDEFURTHER DETAILS. *AK

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAILURE.

POWER STEERING WILL NOT TURN THE WHEELS WHEN VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE/DECLINE.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 GMC SIERRA 2500

11 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	1
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	1
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	1
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM	1
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL	1

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

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.

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

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.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Vehicle Recalls

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

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

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION REGARDING COLLAPSED FUEL TANK INCLUDING GMT 400 SIERRA AND CHEVROLET PICK-UP. *YH

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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

GMC SIERRA 2500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC SIERRA 2500 across all model years (1997, 2026).

117 Total Recalls

2,282 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

115 Reported Crashes

60 Reported Fires

3 Reported Deaths

GMC SIERRA 2500 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	14	View
2025	1	35	View
2024	4	135	View
2023	1	39	View
2022	3	53	View
2021	6	65	View
2020	9	107	View
2019	7	40	View
2018	5	46	View
2017	6	51	View
2016	5	77	View
2015	6	100	View
2014	2	39	View
2013	3	57	View
2012	3	39	View
2011	4	81	View
2010	5	11	View
2009	5	37	View
2008	3	78	View
2007	3	98	View
2006	3	78	View
2005	4	159	View
2004	4	175	View
2003	3	193	View
2002	4	164	View
2001	5	171	View
2000	3	63	View
1999	2	42	View
1998 (current)	3	19
1997	4	14	View
1994	0	2	View

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1998 GMC SIERRA 2500

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Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 GMC SIERRA 2500

Most Affected Components

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