Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 1998 GMC Sierra 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (two problems).
The contact owns a 1998 GMC Sierra 1500. While approaching a stop between 1-5 mph, the brakes vibrated, made a hissing sound, and lunged forward. The mechanic diagnosed a failure with the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. Read details...
Applied break to start truck. Foot went to floor, very weak pedal. Checked brake fluid level, found front reservoir empty. Traced brake lines for leaks. Found portion of rear hard brake line between gas tank and rear axle rusted through at bend where brake line leaves frame rail and heads to Read details...
Component: service brakes, hydraulic details: the abs pulsates at low speeds, usually at 10 mph or slower. I've almost hit several vehicles because my '98 GMC sierra wouldn't stop. I see where they had a recall on 99 and newer trucks, but they need to go back further. Read details...