Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 GMC Suburban

Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 1998 GMC Suburban. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (three problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 GMC Suburban

The Automatic Transmission problem

1998 Suburban w/ 4l60e transmission, shifting hard 1-2 and 2-3. Research shows it is a known problem of manufacturer addresses under gm tech serv bulletin 01-07-30-023b. Further, internet search indicates that problem is manufacturers design error, and that only permanent fix is to use an   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The transmission failed and was rebuilt, the consumer was asking reimbursment because the problem was created by change in manufacturing process. Consumer was informed that other vehicles like these have had problems with losing reverse, 2nd and 4th gears, this being caused by a change in the   Read details...

The Power Train problem

Nar 04/28/2003. Mr the consumer experienced problems with his vehicle. The vehicle leaked oil, engine idled roughly, coolant system leaked, there was a problem with the dome light, steering, the rear axle, the left rear glass rattled, the air condition, battery, suspension were all inoperative.   Read details...


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