The 1998 GMC Sierra 3500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,797 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC98V0330001998-02-171,137 affected
Defect
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.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
1
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
1
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
1
Total complaints12
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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”
“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”
“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”
“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. Consumer…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 GMC Sierra 3500 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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