Gmc K1500 1998
Model K1500 made in 1998 by Gmc got 18 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, structure and unknown or other. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 12/12/2006 | 96990 | 1 | 09/26/1997 |
| Several months ago, my airbag light came on and didn't extinguish. i took my 1998 gmc extd. cab pickup to the dealer and they completed repairs ($755.14, even at a discounted rate). the problem was the sir coil intermittently was grounding, causing a short in the sdm module. my airbag has never deployed and the truck has never been involved in an accident. since airbags were mandated back in 1998, i would have hoped that i would never have had a problem with that system! seems to me this should be warranted for the life of the car, barring deployment from an accident. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 01/13/2000 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Gas gauge acted erratically. warming up vehicle while sitting in idling position for about 10 minutes and all of sudden heard a loud noise. vehicle stopped running, smoke was coming out from around the fuel tank. contacted dealer. still under warranty, was told that the wiring harness that is attached to the fuel tank had a short, it was melted. *ak *ml | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/18/2008 | 163000 | 1 | |
| Had a antifreeze leak for months. started looking around and noticed the fitting from the heater core return line into the engine block was corroded and ready to fall of. i barely touched the return line and it the fitting snapped off. i'm the 3rd person i know with this same problem, same vehicle. there is obviously a problem here gm needs to address. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 01/05/2004 | 125000 | 1 | |
| Gm has admitted it has faulty seals on the coolent system and has claimed dex cool is fine but the radiator caps are faulty as they corode. if the dex cool corodes the caps will it not follow it may corode other parts of the system? and if gm has admitted installing faulty seals why won't they at least recall this part and fix it instead of making the consumer fix it for them. i have been experiancing cooling system problems and wish the company would at least fix the problems they admit to. i do not want to go to the garage one day and find all the coolant on the floor.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/20/2007 | 120000 | 1 | |
| When i bought truck (120,000 miles) the previous owner informed me that the gas tank was full. after 200 miles i wondered why the gas gauge was still on full. talked to several people with the same problem, same vehicle who had to replace the sending unit on the fuel pump. this corrected the problem. gm needs to start taking responsibility for vehicle defects. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 01/13/2000 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Gas gauge acted erratically. warming up vehicle while sitting in idling position for about 10 minutes and all of sudden heard a loud noise. vehicle stopped running, smoke was coming out from around the fuel tank. contacted dealer. still under warranty, was told that the wiring harness that is attached to the fuel tank had a short, it was melted. *ak *ml | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/26/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Transmission shop stated he has seen many failures with this model. keeps new parts in stock and ready for more to come.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| Driver's side seat tracks wear out every 3-4 months - causes loose seat - when stopping causes driver to slide forward makiing it difficult to control vehicle. the release levers on both sides of front seat have torn holes in sides of the seat. the passenger side seat belt continues to tighten up when going over bumps... so person released belt to put back on which can cause injury if an accident happens at this time. i was told that too bad this is a safety feature so if you want to put in a baby seat. unless the belt is pulled all the way out it is not suppose to tighten up on its own.,but rough roads will make this happen. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| Driver's side seat tracks wear out every 3-4 months - causes loose seat - when stopping causes driver to slide forward makiing it difficult to control vehicle. the release levers on both sides of front seat have torn holes in sides of the seat. the passenger side seat belt continues to tighten up when going over bumps... so person released belt to put back on which can cause injury if an accident happens at this time. i was told that too bad this is a safety feature so if you want to put in a baby seat. unless the belt is pulled all the way out it is not suppose to tighten up on its own.,but rough roads will make this happen. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 100 | 02/01/2098 | |
| Since i have owned this vehicle, the antilock brakes seem to engage for no reason on dry pavement. when this happens, you have the feeling that you will not be able to stop. this started after is was out of warranty so the dealer has not looked at this problem. my son is a gmc certified mechanic, and we have investigated this problem and been unable to determine it's cause. i understand that this is a common problem with this make and model of truck, however i can find no detailed reports on this. please advise as to whether you are aware of any problems concerning the braking systems on the gmc and it's sister vehicle the chevy. thanks, steve varley. *ak | |||
| 04/12/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving consumer stepped on brake pedal to stop or reduce speed, instead, it resulted in extended stopping distance. also, front brakes prematurely wore out, and had to be replaced at 18000 miles. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| When applying the brakes in emergency stopping it appears as if the pressure applied is insufficient and the pedal nearly goes to the floor, cause unknown. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 04/12/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving consumer stepped on brake pedal to stop or reduce speed, instead, it resulted in extended stopping distance. also, front brakes prematurely wore out, and had to be replaced at 18000 miles. *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 06/15/2005 | 55210 | 3 | 06/19/1998 |
| Dt: steering position sensor failed for the third time when making a turn. the resistance went away, it turned free. the consumer told the dealer it happened frequently. the sensor was replaced twice and this was third time. *ak this caused the operator to make an uncontrolled over-steer turn. *sc *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 03/25/2007 | 40000 | 400 | |
| Gas pedal sticks all the time when you first step on pedal. you then accelerate in a jerky manner as you have to press it hard to get it to unstick!!! also dos it on our 2001 grand prix and my fathers 1999 chevrolet pickup.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 07/18/2004 | 8 | 11/14/2003 | |
| Windshield wipers would quit while using them while raining or not. it's lucky i have rainx in my wiper fluid and on the wipers which gave me enough visibility to see, but this could be a very hazardous situation. | |||
| 05/17/2003 | 119000 | 03/15/2000 | |
| Windshield wipers fail to work intermittently, obviously i only attempt to use my wipers when it is raining. the last time i was driving in heavy rain on the interstate. i managed to get to the shoulder without incedent. this is a very dangerous situation. | |||
| Windshield wipers would come on or go off on their own whether it would be raining or not. would lift hood and touch wiring harness, and windshield wipers would work fine for a while. this would cause a great deal of havoc on driver's visibility. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | ANCHORAGE | 99501 | ALASKA SALES AND SERVICE | 9072772544 |
| AR | SPRINGDALE | FLETCHER | ||
| IN | EVANSVILLE | KELLY NORTHSIDE CHEVROLET | ||
| WI | EAU CLAIRE | KEN VANCE |