9.9

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
286 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1998 GMC Sierra 2500 brakes problems

brakes problem

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1998 GMC Sierra 2500 Owner Comments

problem #7

Jan 011999

Sierra 2500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Constant rear brake failure with heavy braking on rough roads. Can be duplicated as desired.

- Sulphur, LA, USA

problem #6

Jan 032001

(reported on)

Sierra 2500

  • miles
Upon attempting to brake front brakes over powered rear brakes causing anti- lock brakes to kick in, and resulting in complete loss of braking ability. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced parts, but problem still occurs.

- Laingsburg, MI, USA

problem #5

Jan 032001

(reported on)

Sierra 2500

  • miles
When attempting to stop front brakes overpowered rear brakes in which anti-lock brake system kicked in and caused complete loss of braking ability. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced brake shoes and drums. But, problem still occurs.

- Laingsburg, MI, USA

problem #4

May 192000

Sierra 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving stepped on brake pedal, and pedal went down halfway, the rest was rock hard, and vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.

- Kitiat, CD, USA

problem #3

Jan 011999

Sierra 2500

  • miles
Erratic operation of brake system, causing brake failure. Reporting this to NHTSA.

- Riverhead, NY, USA

problem #2

Oct 091998

(reported on)

Sierra 2500

  • miles
When applying the brakes the ABS does not catch, and the vehicle keeps going. Dealer has not fixed the vehicle.

- Sterling Hgts., MI, USA

problem #1

Jul 251998

Sierra 2500

  • miles
While traveling consumer tried to make a sudden stop. Pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard and vehicle continued to travel. Then slowly came to a stop.

- Losluans, NM, USA

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