1998 GMC Sierra suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 GMC Sierra — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving, if moving steering wheel just a little to right to maintain proper lane, vehicle would suddenly jerk to the right and cause loss of steering control. Dealer notified, and was unable to correct the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak”
filed Aug 21, 2002
“The frame resonant vibration frequency on this truck precisely matches the tire rotation freauency at about 45 mph. This causes very anoying bouncing of the rear end at 45 mph. When brakin at 45 mph, the rear end jumps about uncontrolably and could easily lead to an accident. I believe it is a…”
filed Oct 25, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Sierra | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 Sierra | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Sierra | 6 | 11% |
| 2005 Sierra | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 Sierra | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 GMC Sierra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.