1998 GMC SIERRA 3500
4 recalls, 12 complaints - 12 TSBs
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
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.
06E043000 May 19, 2006
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).
04V562000 Nov 26, 2004
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. SURE-LOK WILL HANDLE THE REPAIRS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOCK AT 1-908-231-1804 OR MOBILITYWORKS AT 1-800-769-8267.
98V033000 Feb 17, 1998
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.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 13, 2012
Incident date: Nov 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE APPLIED HIS BRAKES TO RELEASE THE GEAR SHIFTER, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED IMMEDIATELY AFTER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES HAD BURST... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 17, 2011
Incident date: Aug 3, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 GMC SIERRA 3500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE PRESSED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT HAD NOT INFORMED THE DEALER, AND ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 8, 2009
Incident date: Mar 9, 2008
ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO I HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM ON MY TRUCK WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED AND IT WAS HARD TO STOP THE TRUCK. I HAD THE BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACED TWO TIMES THEN HAD TO HAVE THE POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED AS THIS IS CONNECTED TO MY BRAKE SYSTEM. ABOUT A YEAR AFTER I HAD THIS WORK... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 2, 2007
Incident date: Mar 2, 2007
SEVERE VEHICLE FRAME CORROSION/RUSTING OF FRONT FRAME EXTENSIONS, PARTICULARLY IN AREA OF STEERING BOX MOUNTING OF SEVERAL AGENCY OWNED 98-2000 YEAR MODEL CHEVROLET & GMC PICKUP TRUCKS. DISPOSITION IS SCRAPPING VEHICLES AS BEYOND ECONOMICAL REPAIR AND UNSAFE TO OPERATE. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Oct 16, 2003
Incident date: Oct 16, 2003
WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 20, 2002
Incident date: Nov 2, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Jul 3, 2002
Incident date: Jun 10, 2000
I HAVE THE MISFORTUNE OF OWNING A 1998 GMC 1 TON DUALLY, THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS HAVE SEALS LOACATED ON THE INBOARD SIDE THAT SEAL AGAINST A SURFACE OF THE AXLE. AS IT IS A FULL FLOAT AXLE, MEANING THERE ARE TAPERED BEARINGS IN THE BRAKE DRUMS THE BEARINGS ARE LUBRICATED WITH AXLE FLUID AND THE SEALS A... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jun 13, 2001
Incident date: Apr 11, 2001
AT 65MPH VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A THUMPING SOUND. WHEN CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND STARTED FEELING AROUND TIRE TREAD WAS SEPARATING. RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD AT LEAST 1,000 MORE MILES TO GO. CONSUMER USED THE SPARE TIRE TO GO FIND A FIRESTONE DEALER WHICH THEY REPLACED AND BALANCED TIRE FOR FREE. CONSUM... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 2, 2000
PE-00020 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1998, GMC, VAN 3500, TIRE SIZE LT24575R16. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY TREAD ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Feb 14, 2000
Incident date: Feb 14, 2000
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM IS CONTINUALLY FAILING. CONSUMER STATES THAT IT IS AN ELECTRICAL FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, AND THE SENSOR HAS BEEN CHANGED. HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Feb 11, 2000
MAIN BATTERY CABLE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE WHILE IDLING. NLM
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Oct 22, 1999
Incident date: Oct 10, 1999
SMELL OF FUEL WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE, WHEN VEHICLE LEFT RUNNING PARKED, VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE AND DESTROYED THE VEHICLE.
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 GMC SIERRA 3500
12 manufacturer communications from 11 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 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIT3665L
Oct 18, 2022
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.
04-06-04-051F
Mar 22, 2022
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051F
Mar 22, 2022
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
100089006H
May 17, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
PIT3665H
Jun 24, 2019
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.
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
010604037B
Oct 1, 2001
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL TRANSFER PUMP INOPERATIVE. *YH
270801
Aug 27, 2001
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING COLLAPSED FUEL TANK INCLUDING GMT 400 SIERRA AND CHEVROLET PICK-UP. *YH
010730002B
May 1, 2001
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
010730021
May 1, 2001
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 3500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC SIERRA 3500 across all model years (1997, 2026).
111
Total Recalls
768
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
43
Reported Crashes
25
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
GMC SIERRA 3500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 25 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 66 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 45 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 43 | View |
| 2021 | 5 | 28 | View |
| 2020 | 8 | 72 | View |
| 2019 | 7 | 20 | View |
| 2018 | 6 | 20 | View |
| 2017 | 7 | 18 | View |
| 2016 | 6 | 27 | View |
| 2015 | 7 | 40 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 10 | View |
| 2013 | 4 | 15 | View |
| 2012 | 4 | 15 | View |
| 2011 | 5 | 24 | View |
| 2010 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 8 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 28 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 19 | View |
| 2006 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 29 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 29 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 29 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 44 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 30 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 25 | View |
| 1998 (current) | 4 | 12 | |
| 1997 | 3 | 15 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 | View |