Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1998 GMC Sierra

Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 GMC Sierra. The number one most common problem is related to the speed control linkage (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of GMC Sierra


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1998 GMC Sierra

The Speed Control Linkage problem

While in reverse and going down a sloped driveway in winter condition, vehicle suddenly accelerated to an unknown speed. It crashed into a tree on other side of the road. Dealership has not examined vehicle. The truck was examined by dealer's service department.   Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

When changing gears the vehicle surges and stalls on occasion. Standard transmission. Dealer has seen twice, and says it's no solution.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Speed sensor malfunctioned after over heating causing the truck to shift incorrectly and the speedometer to move sporadically, also the abs light illuminated.   Read details...


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