Excessive brake travel without warning. Brake light then came on briefly then went off. Brake pressure returned. Got home and losing brake fluid from in front of left rear tire. Added fluid and drove to mechanic. Brake line had to be rebuilt. Cost to repair $412.00.
The worst 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban problems
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Recalls
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Technical service bulletins for the 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban 4
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What 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban owners say
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Questions about the 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban
Is the 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban, fewer than a typical C1500 Suburban model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1998 GMC C1500 Suburban have?
No recalls on record.
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