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1998 GMC Sierra 3500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 1998 GMC Sierra 3500, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
12
owner complaints to NHTSA
0 / 2
complaints citing a crash / fire
13–18
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 1998 GMC Sierra 3500

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Equipment adaptive/mobility

    NHTSA 04V562000 Reported 1,660 vehicles potentially affected MOBILITY WORKS

    On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.

    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…

  2. Rotor (service brakes)

    NHTSA 98V033000 Reported 1,137 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.

12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1998 GMC Sierra 3500 have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 131,543 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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 illumin”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 13, 2012 · Service brakes

“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 con”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 17, 2011 · Vehicle speed control

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1998 GMC Sierra (Sierra 1500 2WD, Sierra 1500 4WD, Sierra 2500 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined13–18 mpg
City / Highway11–16 / 16–21
FuelDiesel, Regular
EPA classStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engine6/8 cyl, 4.3/5/5.7/6.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare GMC Sierra 3500 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Sierra 3500 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1996 GMC Sierra 350001
1997 GMC Sierra 3500110
1998 GMC Sierra 3500212
1999 GMC Sierra 3500119
2000 GMC Sierra 3500226
2001 GMC Sierra 3500236
2002 GMC Sierra 3500220
2003 GMC Sierra 350007
2004 GMC Sierra 3500024
2005 GMC Sierra 3500024
2006 GMC Sierra 3500011
2007 GMC Sierra 3500316
2008 GMC Sierra 3500325
2009 GMC Sierra 350055
2010 GMC Sierra 350052
2011 GMC Sierra 3500520
2012 GMC Sierra 350049
2013 GMC Sierra 3500414
2014 GMC Sierra 350037
2015 GMC Sierra 3500731
2016 GMC Sierra 3500719
2017 GMC Sierra 3500713
2018 GMC Sierra 3500614
2019 GMC Sierra 3500713
2020 GMC Sierra 3500851
2021 GMC Sierra 3500520
2022 GMC Sierra 3500331
2023 GMC Sierra 3500128
2024 GMC Sierra 3500349
2025 GMC Sierra 3500117
2026 GMC Sierra 350024

Checking a specific 1998 GMC Sierra 3500

How do I know if my 1998 GMC Sierra 3500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1998 GMC Sierra 3500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V562000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other GMC models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.