Gmc C1500 1998
Model C1500 made in 1998 by Gmc got 22 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding power train and steering.
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 010730021 | 05/01/2001 | 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 | 06/26/2001 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| SB-06-02-32-013B | 08/01/2009 | 10032462 | Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditio | 03/26/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 020864016 | 07/01/2002 | 261603 | 634339 | Some customers may comment on front door hinge pin bushing wear, front door sag, or door chucking movement in extreme operating conditions. *tt | 09/28/2002 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 010730002B | 05/01/2001 | 010730002A | 619741 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster is inoperative. *tt | 06/26/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 11/04/2003 | 90000 | 3 | |
| My 1998 gmc 1500 pickup has 121,000 miles vin#1gtec19w0we517983. within the last 50,00 miles and/or 2 years i have had to replace the fuel pump and sender three times and at a cost of $1000.00 each time. i spoke with firestone service manager and he informs me he has a similar model and has had the same difficulty and has also had other repairs to same year models that he has serviced. i cannot find any recalls or service issues, nor complaints on your web site. i feel therefore it is important to log on this serious problem on this gmc year model. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 11/10/1998 | 10 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Fuel injectors have failed 10 times so far , replaced twice , cleaned, resulting unable to mantian speed and stalling in intersections. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TAILGATE - LATCH | |||
| 10/14/2004 | 33328 | 1 | 02/16/1999 |
| I was standing on the tailgate unloading oil and the driver's side cable on the tailgate broke. i was not injured but was upset because i thought maybe there would be damage to my tailgate, that it may may dented or sprung. i purchased a new cable and installed. i questioned the cable as to how it looked when broken. it almost looks as though it was cut. the cable being covered did not show any signs of wear. i would have thought the cable should have broken in strands. it just seems to be an unusual break. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/30/2004 | 81000 | 4 | 03/24/2000 |
| Events leading up to the failure are unknnow, at no time was adverse stress or strain placed on this vehicle. the problems began in november 2003 when i lost first gear in my automatic transmission. i dropped the pan to replace the filter and fluid, there were metal roller bearings and metal debree in the pan. i had to have the transmission replaced. 80,000 miles is way too young for a transmission to fail. march, my water pump began leaking, i replaced it. april, my heater core began leaking, i by passed it. may, my radiator began leaking, i had to have it replaced. the radiator and heater core are being stored for a short time for me until i can decide if i am going to begin legal class actions on the faulty cooling system on this gmc serria 1500 pickup. gmc offered no assistance.*ak | |||
| 02/20/2000 | 45000 | 3 | 08/23/1998 |
| My transmission has failed 3 times, each time losing reverse, 2nd and 4th. the first time between 40k -50k the second time about 65k and the third at about 95k miles. i rarely pull heavy loads in this truck. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 12/01/2005 | 60000 | 1 | 10/12/1997 |
| 1998 extended cab gmc sierra 1/2 ton. rear differential exploded at 60,000 miles. transmission was rebuilt and now it is acting up again at 80,000 miles. this truck has never been driven by anyone other than myself. this truck has never been abused and i followed the maintenance suggestions in the book. is there some problem with this make/model. i have always owned gmc products and never had any trouble like this. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Witnessed carl black dealership cover-up safety problems too myself and many customers in my many hours in thier dealership (they routinely call safety problems as normal to their customers this includes problems with brakes and steering. their customers should be notified that their problems where not normal *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/21/1999 | 7 | 05/01/1998 | |
| I have had multiple incidents where the brakes have to be applied quick and hard in traffic or on turns where the road is somewhat slightly bumpy or rough and the brakes will chatter and buzz, the pedal goes to the floor and the truck will not stop. on the april 1999 incident the car in front of me stopped in a turn lane to enter a freeway and i had to hit the brakes quick and hard. well they again rattled and buzzed, the pedal went to the floor and the truck did not stop. i in turn bumped the car in front of me. there was little damage to the car. my truck instead suffered to an overinflated body shop bill to the tune of #3,000.00. the selling dealer did the body repairs and checked the brakes. mr. ron byars service manager told me the brakes, after we both test drove the truck and duplicated the no stop condition on hard brake application at slow speeds, that this is a normal condition with abs brakes on these pick ups. mr. byars also said his demo was worse than my truck. he also stated there was a check out done where he found no codes or problems. i had also explained to mr. byars that on most occasions where i had to hit the brakes hard and the pedal went to the floor the front brakes would drag. to release them i had to stop, back up hitting the brakes and they would release. this condition has damaged my brake pads and rotors. he is telling me gm can do nothing to fix my truck. what needs to happen, someone killed or badly injured before gm opens their eyes. i need help. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 80000 | 100 | 06/28/1998 |
| When the consumer applied the brakes he felt a pulsation. *jb the problem occurred not matter the weather conditions. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Dt: the contact stated while driving he depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and the anti lock brakes kicked in and out. instead of stopping it will just slow the vehicle down. repairs have been made.*ak the consumer was told the wheel speed sensor malfunctioned. updated 01/25/06. *jb | |||
| 02/28/2005 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Dt: the contact stated the abs activated at low speeds. he believed it is due to corrosion on the abs sensors. the problem recurred more often. no repairs were made. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2005 | 75000 | 60 | |
| When driving below 10 miles per hour my vehicle abs breaks are vibrating . so you have to pump the brakes and then you get a soft break pedal and you need to keep pumping the break pedal to stop the vibration. | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Witnessed carl black dealership cover-up safety problems too myself and many customers in my many hours in thier dealership (they routinely call safety problems as normal to their customers this includes problems with brakes and steering. their customers should be notified that their problems where not normal *ak | |||
| Vehicle has abs brakes. while pulling vehicle into garage went to apply brakes and vehicle did not stop. pedal went to floor. cause of problem unknown. *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 05/23/2001 | 1 | 10/15/1997 | |
| Steering becomes loose when driving into curves. this could cause you to lose control of vehicle. came close to have an accident!!! had went to the nearest gmc dealership, their response was,there's no recall and nothing to worry about.*ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Witnessed carl black dealership cover-up safety problems too myself and many customers in my many hours in thier dealership (they routinely call safety problems as normal to their customers this includes problems with brakes and steering. their customers should be notified that their problems where not normal *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| Intermittently steering wheel becomes loose, and it will steer either to the left or to the right. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 03/27/2004 | 76795 | 1 | 10/15/1987 |
| Tailgate straps snapped in half while unloading 4wheeler while using a ramp. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 03/31/2001 | |||
| While driving steering would be free wheeling(oversteering) when making turns. had lost control of vehcle and hit a post. managed to take vehicle to dealership, and was informed by the mechanic that there was a defective sensor in steering. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 06/29/2005 | 53740 | 1 | 03/17/1998 |
| The switch for the remote control outside mirrors caught fire. ruining the switch, associated harness and the door panel. i have discussed this with my dealer quoting nhtsa campaign number 03v093000. he refuses to honor the recall saying my vin was not included in the recall. i hope this complaint will help getting my vehicle included in the recall. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 09/07/2004 | 72000 | 120 | 10/11/2001 |
| On a 1998 gmc sierra 1/2 ton pickup. faulty windshield wiper control board. solder joints pn control board will crack causing wipers to fail at random times, creating an unsafe situation when in traffic. tapping or jerking on the wipers will temporarily reactivate them. this is a known issue by gm for over 15 years and recalls have been made on previous vehicles, but are not offered on vehicles after 1997. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| Windshield wipers will stop working during intermittent setting with out warning. sometimes the wipers will not turn off. sometimes the wipers will stop and the blades will be in the line of sight causing a major distraction.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | DAPHNE | 36526 | CHRIS MYERS PONT-GMC | 2516262641 |
| CA | CONCORD | 94520 | LITHIUM | 925-798-4000 |
| IN | GREENWOOD | 46227 | SKILLMAN | 3178859800 |
| ME | BANGOR | VARNEY'S AUTO SALES | ||
| MI | BAD AXE | 48413 | FLANNERY AND SONS | 989-269-6401 |
| MO | SPRINGFIELD | THOMPSON PONTIAC CADILLIAC | ||
| NY | APLACIAN | 13732 | JEFF KIES USED CARS | 607-625-2250 |
| OH | CINCINNATI | 45251 | JOSEPH BUICK GMC | 513-741-1000 |
| VA | CHESAPEAKE | GREENBRIER GMC | 757.424.9300 | |
| WI | APPLETON | 54914-1796 | FOX VALLEN TRUCK SERVICE, INC. | 920-733-7306 |