Gmc Pickup 1998
Model Pickup made in 1998 by Gmc got 22 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, unknown or other. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E040000 | E SPEED RACING | E (Equipment) | 1648 | 05/10/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/15/2006 | 05/18/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began may 10, 2006. owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to e speed racing aftermarket combination lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E050000 | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 1921 | 12/17/2008 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/11/2008 | 08/14/2008 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. 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 | |||||
| 3276 | 10013496 | 4l80e output carrier thrust washer changes. *tt | 04/20/2005 | ||
| 020090002 | 04/01/2002 | 634226 | Subject regarding lubrication of propeller shaft double cardan cv type u-joint centering ball and seat.*nlm | 09/28/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| 3389 | 10016707 | Four wheel drive inoperative and the 4wd service light will illuminate. diagnosis may reveal that the atc fuse could be open, possible dtc c0308, or various u codes may be set. the encoder motor may also be shorted or the tccm may be dama | 09/28/2005 | ||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 868307 | 07/01/1998 | 609578 | The screw that secures the left and center insulator panels together, underneath the i/p on the driver's side may pull the one push/insert nut out of the center insulator panel causing, the instrument panel(i/p) insulator panel to rattle. y | 04/04/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/04/2003 | 68000 | 09/09/2000 | |
| 1998 gmc pickup had the intake manifold gasket replaced and still continues to leak. i'm told by dealers its a nationwide problem and is very costly to repair $600 and my have caused engine damage. *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1998 gmc pickup has frosted headlight lenses. customer states they looked scratched. mechanic told the contact that this model is subject to sand blasting by road debris. *kb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/15/1999 | 60 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Manufacturer's latest fix it kit failed. definitely defective. no safety defec tlisted. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/21/1998 | 1 | 01/25/1998 | |
| Wheel cylinder cap cracked, brakes overheated, the dealer replaced both rear with cylinder and bled the brakes, later the dealer found on the abs system the right rear wheel cylinder was leaking, dealer replaced rear brake shoes and rear wheel cylinder. *slc | |||
| 04/27/2000 | 6 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Brake pedal goes completely to the floor under severe braking conditions. | |||
| 05/18/2000 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Right front rubber gasket/grommets in wheel cylinders failed. *slc | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 2 | 09/25/1997 | ||
| Steering design is inadequate,when vehicle is parked on a decline, vehicle must be put in parked gear with releasing the brake pedal in order to turn wheels. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 07/21/1998 | 1 | 01/25/1998 | |
| Weather strip came loose. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 02/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| 1998 gm pickup truck with severe corrosion on front frame. customer states that 7 other vehicles are unsafe to use due to this problem. *according to the consumers observation. the design of the crossmember provided no exit point for accumulated water, which allowed the build-up of sediment and the subsequent corrosion from within the frame structure. *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/21/1998 | 5 | 01/25/1998 | |
| While driving, the throttle tends to remain open, it won't decelerate once the gas pedal is released, the problem has been taken to the dealer many times, however there has not been a fix to the problem. *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 11/20/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 05/01/2004 | 80000 | 2 | 03/17/2001 |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently. while driving and if hitting a bump or something they may completely fail, or come on while in a rain storm. contacted the dealer. the problem still exists. *ak *tc | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 03/05/2004 | 0 | 5 | |
| I have a 1998 gmc sierra p/u my wishield wipers have the following symptoms: wipers will not work or work intermittently; wipers stop working for no apparent reason, maybe even in mid-stroke; wiper function is erratic, with no delay feature, delay is the same regardless of setting, or no low- or high-speed setting. i've noticed that general motors has issued a recal for 1996 models and feel this is similar.*ak | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| All 5 wheels came from the factory bent.maunfacturer refuses to provide consumer with straight wheels. no dealer will replace tires with wheels bent.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | WEST CHESTER | 19380 | JAMES CHEVROLET |