1998 GMC Sierra brakes problems
The 1998 GMC Sierra has 68 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 30% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
68
Brakes complaints
30%
Share of year
9
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL 05V379000L FOR THE ABS SYSTEM. HOWEVER, THE RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE THIS MODEL YEAR VEHICLE ALTHOUGH IT HAS EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS INDICATED ON THE RECALL. WHILE HE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING GARAGE THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 1998 GMC Sierra have?
NHTSA has 68 complaints about the 1998 GMC Sierra brakes — 30% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.