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1998 GMC Sierra Recalls, Complaints & Specs

No safety recalls list the 1998 GMC Sierra, and owners have filed 190 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

0
safety recalls
190
owner complaints to NHTSA
16 / 8
complaints citing a crash / fire
13–18
MPG combined (EPA)

No safety recalls on record

NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1998 GMC Sierra. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.

190 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1998 GMC Sierra have filed 190 complaints with NHTSA; 16 describe a crash and 8 describe a fire. Reports cite 9 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 79,927 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 34 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The dashboard cracked midways and spread to the passenger side.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 21, 2016 · Unknown or other

“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 GMC sierra. The contact stated that the driver side door latch fractured. The vehicle was repaired by the contact but the repair specifics were unknown. The manufacturer wa”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 26, 2014 · Latches/locks/linkages

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 model years

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

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1976 GMC Sierra02
1977 GMC Sierra02
1982 GMC Sierra01
1983 GMC Sierra02
1987 GMC Sierra01
1988 GMC Sierra16
1989 GMC Sierra116
1990 GMC Sierra118
1991 GMC Sierra112
1992 GMC Sierra330
1993 GMC Sierra272
1994 GMC Sierra3190
1995 GMC Sierra6261
1996 GMC Sierra2246
1997 GMC Sierra0238
1998 GMC Sierra0190
1999 GMC Sierra5600
2000 GMC Sierra8443
2001 GMC Sierra4264
2002 GMC Sierra4249
2003 GMC Sierra6206
2004 GMC Sierra7188
2005 GMC Sierra9117
2006 GMC Sierra453
2007 GMC Sierra259
2008 GMC Sierra268
2009 GMC Sierra137
2010 GMC Sierra034
2011 GMC Sierra243
2012 GMC Sierra229
2013 GMC Sierra339
2014 GMC Sierra11101
2015 GMC Sierra653
2016 GMC Sierra26
2017 GMC Sierra061

Checking a specific 1998 GMC Sierra

How do I know if my 1998 GMC Sierra 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.

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.

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.