The engine died 3 times within 10 miles with a loss of steering and brakes. *ph on two occasions the vehicle could be restarted after the vehicle sat for a minute. The dealer replaced the fuel pump driver but the vehicle continued to stall.
1998 GMC Sierra: engine stalls while driving
5 of the 190 complaints about the 1998 GMC Sierra describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
While driving engine light comes on, and then vehicle stalls. At times vehicle will not restart. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
The vehicle sputters, backfires and stalls because the fuel injectors are wearing out too quickly. Dealer has replaced the injectors 4 times.
When changing gears the vehicle surges and stalls on occasion. Standard transmission. Dealer has seen twice, and says it's no solution.
Vehicle stalling.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 GMC Sierra stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1998 GMC Sierra?
5 of 190 owner complaints about the 1998 GMC Sierra (3%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 GMC Sierra?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 GMC Sierra
Wipers 32ABS 28Brake failure 10Power steering loss 7Seat belt 7Jerking 6Fire or smoke 5
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