Structure Related Problems of the 1998 GMC Sierra

Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 1998 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the tailgate hinge (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the body (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of GMC Sierra


Recently reported Structure problems of the 1998 GMC Sierra

The Tailgate Hinge problem

The tailgate on our vehicle fell off, while driving, after the support cables had broken. Luckily this occurred on a lightly traveled road so that no vehicles behind the truck hit the tailgate. The tailgate is gone. All that remains are half of the broken support cables.   Read details...

The Body problem

Tl-the contact owns a 1998 GMC Sierra. The contact stated the driver door latch was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed but was repaired by the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000. Lb   Read details...

The Paint problem

Water leak coming from a seam front quarter panel drivers side. Water gets into floor board driver side. Carpet and insulation gets wet and stinks. Also- roof seam at windshield rusting and paint bubbling.   Read details...


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