Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 GMC Sierra 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 GMC Sierra 1500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E088000 OIL FILTER/OIL LEAK/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E043000 AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V187000 GM/FUEL TANK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V033000 GM/BRAKE ROTORS/HUBS NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 has no recorded complaint data, indicating limited evidence for evaluating reliability. However, four recall campaigns suggest potential issues in specific areas. These recalls address serious concerns such as fuel tank wear and brake rotor failures, indicating areas where caution may be warranted.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel tank | Unknown | $500–$1,200 | rare |
| brake rotors | Unknown | $300–$800 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel tank noise or odor
- Brake squealing or grinding
- Reduced braking performance
- Engine misfires
- Excessive oil consumption
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.