Gmc Gmc 1998
Model Gmc made in 1998 by Gmc got 26 consumer complains as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 990941004 | 01/01/2000 | 739023 | 609756 | Information regarding switches to turn off and on frontal air bags for passenger cars and trucks. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 020603008 | 06/01/2007 | 020603008C | 634241 | Low voltage display on ip gauge, lights dim at stop lights, battery discharged, no start, slow cranking, dim lights at idle, low generator output. nlm *ar includes 1990-2008 passenger cars and light duty trucks including saturn. upda | 09/28/2002 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 99105 | 04/20/1999 | 6092325 | Some j-car and s-truck models may exhibit increased oil consuption on engine built before october 27, 1997. *tt | 12/05/2000 | |
| 971101776121 | 11/01/1997 | 54206 | Experiencing a tick/knock/rattle noise from engine. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 970801766505 | 08/01/1997 | 54296 | Condition with engine miss and/or roughness and a ses light. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619038 | Service information message regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engine electronic injection pump cores. *tt | 05/11/2001 | |
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619019 | Service information regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engine electronic injection pump cores. *tt | 05/10/2001 | |
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619015 | Service information regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engines, rpo l49, l56 and l65 as it pertains to the electronic pump. *tt | 05/10/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 99007 | 06/01/1999 | 607321 | Subject regarding incorrect vehicle speed sensor calibration. *tt | 09/20/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 010730023B | 03/01/2002 | 010730023A | 634815 | Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. *tt | 10/09/2002 |
| 010730023A | 11/01/2001 | 010730023 | 627839 | Information regarding harsh 1-2 upshift, service engine soon, malfunction indicator lamp, or cel illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. (1996-2000 chevrolet and gmc light duty truck models) *yh | 02/25/2002 |
| 210201 | 02/21/2001 | 617621 | Subject regarding investigation of automatic transmission oil leaks on 1998 and newer light duty trucks with 4l80e transmission. *tt | 03/19/2001 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 990940004 | 01/01/2000 | 731611 | 609743 | General motors began providing child restrain seat top tether hardware packages to customers in the united states who requested them. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||||
| 98051 | 11/01/1998 | 604013 | Information on insufficient rear seat lighting. *yc | 03/15/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 010139003 | 08/01/2001 | 623995 | Information regarding j 44551 a/c suction screen kit repair recommendations and procedures after catastrophic compressor failures for passenger cars and light duty trucks with delphi hd6, hu6 and ht6 compressors. *tt | 10/31/2001 | |
| 970901761201 | 09/01/1997 | 54335 | False hvac history dtc b0408 and/or heater & a/c temperature control door motor becomes inoperative while using scan tool. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 08/04/2002 | |||
| Vehicle collided with a mound of dirt and flipped over 3.5 times. airbags did not deploy.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 02/20/1999 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Dealer replaced the engine seals and oil hoses, the brakes have not failed, but if put in a closer situation than i was already placed and accident would have occurred. i have the 6.5l diesel and the brakes and the power steering are connected to the master cylinder. this connection ?? the steering become very tight when the brakes were applied, even with the truck sitting still. i have taken it to the dealer three times to get it resolved to no avail. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/10/1998 | 11 | 01/30/1998 | |
| Lost control when braking, history shows either pulls left or right when braking and/or pulsating. align spec, to no avail. headlight inoperative, right lower beam lamp open, replaced right low beam lamp. driver window binds when lowering, window loose in tracks, r&r drivers door panel, bend to adjust ft. run channel secure window and keep alinged. check fluid leak under front camshaft seal, replaced front crank shaft seal, crank sensor | |||
| 02/20/1999 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Dealer replaced the engine seals and oil hoses, the brakes have not failed, but if put in a closer situation than i was already placed and accident would have occurred. i have the 6.5l diesel and the brakes and the power steering are connected to the master cylinder. this connection ?? the steering become very tight when the brakes were applied, even with the truck sitting still. i have taken it to the dealer three times to get it resolved to no avail. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/30/1999 | 1 | ||
| The dealer in red deer alberta has been very cooperative, but gmc has been some what less than accomodating. both the engine and the transmission were replaced at the same time. i have talked to several individuals and mechanics and they have said that it is very uncommon for both to go at the same time, more so with so few miles on the equipment. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| Third brake light is mounted in the middle of the roof-more than six feet off the ground,whereas the tail lights are mounted more than five feet of the ground, affecting driver's vision. driver has to look up, and that takes a conscious adjustment of his/her vision. this poses a safety problem because it interrupts the driver's concentration. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 05/10/1998 | 11 | 01/30/1998 | |
| Lost control when braking, history shows either pulls left or right when braking and/or pulsating. align spec, to no avail. headlight inoperative, right lower beam lamp open, replaced right low beam lamp. driver window binds when lowering, window loose in tracks, r&r drivers door panel, bend to adjust ft. run channel secure window and keep alinged. check fluid leak under front camshaft seal, replaced front crank shaft seal, crank sensor | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| Third brake light is mounted in the middle of the roof-more than six feet off the ground,whereas the tail lights are mounted more than five feet of the ground, affecting driver's vision. driver has to look up, and that takes a conscious adjustment of his/her vision. this poses a safety problem because it interrupts the driver's concentration. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/29/2001 | 25 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Shortly after signing a lease to purchase the vehicle, the transmission locked up in reverse while i was using it commercially. the truck had several years, or 25000 miles, left on warranty so i called gmc customer service for repair.the vehicle was repaired at an authorized gmc dealers'shop, performance chevrolet,sacramento,ca. one week later the transmission locked up again, only this time i couldn't afford to lose the work (self-employed) as i did the first lock up. so, i gathered my wits about me and opened the tower/shifter rod top of the tranny. i found the bottom of the shifter rod out of its divit in which it shifts gears, and also saw that the reverse gear was thrown into reverse. i then used a screwdriver to pry that gear back into a nuetral position. i buttoned everything back into place and resumed work. this became a regular part of my jobs; that is, fixing the manufacturer's problemed product. about 6 to 8 months of this maddness went by, when one of my clients complained that i seemed to be fixing the truck more than working it to fulfil my the contract with him. at that, i decided enough was enough, and vowed that next time the lock up occured, i would not fix it. i didn't have long to wait before given the chance to keep that promise,and this time i sent the truck to gmc's other repair shop in the sacramento area, fb hart, hoping for a real cure. about 2 weeks later i received a call saying my truck was repaired. it didn't last,but feeling simply beaten by the big boys, i resolved to being a nobody and kept fixing it myself. however, this time the lock up caused rear end damage, amounting to $3501.44 and rentals totalling to $9,000! i'm near ruined. gmc's gayla chase says they're only responsible for the transmission. my lost income alone, amounts to appox $22,000. how is it a customer can suffer like this on account of a defective product? does big business have so much clout that our country's government. *ak | |||
| 09/30/1999 | 1 | ||
| The dealer in red deer alberta has been very cooperative, but gmc has been some what less than accomodating. both the engine and the transmission were replaced at the same time. i have talked to several individuals and mechanics and they have said that it is very uncommon for both to go at the same time, more so with so few miles on the equipment. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/04/2002 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle collided with a large amount of dirt and flipped over 3.5 times. the driver's seat belt had come loose and the consumer was thrown from vehicle. *ak the consumer's son was driving down a gravel road too fast and lost control. (no loose garvel-had just come off of a black top road 4 mile before the accident) the consumer's son had swirved back to the left and went off of the side of the road, hitting a bar ditch head on and then had flown 51 feet and rolled 3.5 times, in the passenger's direction, before resting face down. he was wearing a seat belt that had come unlatched and he was thrown on the first roll, the passenger stayed in the pickup while the vehicle continued to roll. (they were both hospitalized) *scc | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 10/14/1998 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| Was rear ended by a vehical traveling about 2o mph+ suport bar at top edge of seat damaged my back between the shoulder blades. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 20 | 09/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/20/1999 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Dealer replaced the engine seals and oil hoses, the brakes have not failed, but if put in a closer situation than i was already placed and accident would have occurred. i have the 6.5l diesel and the brakes and the power steering are connected to the master cylinder. this connection ?? the steering become very tight when the brakes were applied, even with the truck sitting still. i have taken it to the dealer three times to get it resolved to no avail. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/30/2002 | 0 | ||
| Brakes failed, and pedal went all the way to the floor. consumer stated that brakes sounded as they were locking up. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer kept saying there was nothing wrong with the brakes. consumer almost had an accident.*ak | |||
| 05/10/1998 | 11 | 01/30/1998 | |
| Lost control when braking, history shows either pulls left or right when braking and/or pulsating. align spec, to no avail. headlight inoperative, right lower beam lamp open, replaced right low beam lamp. driver window binds when lowering, window loose in tracks, r&r drivers door panel, bend to adjust ft. run channel secure window and keep alinged. check fluid leak under front camshaft seal, replaced front crank shaft seal, crank sensor | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 99 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| Applied brakes, got a roaring noise, rotors and brake pads should be replaced, the roaring now vibrates the steering wheel, brake master cylinder went out | |||
| 02/20/1999 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Dealer replaced the engine seals and oil hoses, the brakes have not failed, but if put in a closer situation than i was already placed and accident would have occurred. i have the 6.5l diesel and the brakes and the power steering are connected to the master cylinder. this connection ?? the steering become very tight when the brakes were applied, even with the truck sitting still. i have taken it to the dealer three times to get it resolved to no avail. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 41000 | 100 | 06/01/2000 |
| Road sensitive steering gets harder and easier while driving, causing the steering to jerk especially while going around curves. *jb ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****742683 | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 02/18/2002 | 2 | 07/01/1998 | |
| We have talked to manufacturer numerous times in the past three years about steering problem on these school buses, the power steering fluid is getting hot and gaulding steering boxes. oil temperature is around 220 to 320 degrees, the manufacture has been replacing gear boxes and some gear boxes are failing the second time.*ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 02/18/2002 | 2 | 07/01/1998 | |
| We have talked to manufacturer numerous times in the past three years about steering problem on these school buses, the power steering fluid is getting hot and gaulding steering boxes. oil temperature is around 220 to 320 degrees, the manufacture has been replacing gear boxes and some gear boxes are failing the second time.*ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/07/2002 | 07/01/2000 | ||
| Experienced intermittent loss of steering control. would note the steering as being very loose or soft, even none responsive. driver had no control of this vehicle while entering a curve and struck another vehicle luckily without major damage sustained. *ak | |||
| 02/20/1999 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Dealer replaced the engine seals and oil hoses, the brakes have not failed, but if put in a closer situation than i was already placed and accident would have occurred. i have the 6.5l diesel and the brakes and the power steering are connected to the master cylinder. this connection ?? the steering become very tight when the brakes were applied, even with the truck sitting still. i have taken it to the dealer three times to get it resolved to no avail. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/05/1998 | 2 | 04/01/1998 | |
| While driving right rear tire experienced tread separation and blewout. contacted technical advisor, they stated that these tires only hold 35lbs of pressure. this vehicle needs tires that can hold 60lbs of pressure. weight of vehicle is causing tires to overheat due to under inflation. size 2457516, orginal tire. please include dot #.*akthe tire model is all-terrain. dot# ap70 hk11028. the service department at the dealer, attributed the tire failure also to road hazards. the vehicle as presented in vinassist is a general motors conventional cab gmt400. *jg | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 11/01/2000 | ||
| Engine accelerates spontaneously when at idle stopped. foot not on gas pedal | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 05/10/1998 | 11 | 01/30/1998 | |
| Lost control when braking, history shows either pulls left or right when braking and/or pulsating. align spec, to no avail. headlight inoperative, right lower beam lamp open, replaced right low beam lamp. driver window binds when lowering, window loose in tracks, r&r drivers door panel, bend to adjust ft. run channel secure window and keep alinged. check fluid leak under front camshaft seal, replaced front crank shaft seal, crank sensor | |||