Dt: the caller's vehicle says was slowing down anti lock brakes kicked in. There was a the federal safety agency recall 05v379000 on this model for other years, but not for 1998 model year. Dealer has not been contacted yet. Manufacturer said they would fix it, but they changed their mind on fixing it for free because it was not recalled. They said to get a diagnostic test and they might pay for part of the repair. The caller said he could get it fixed cheaper than the offer gmc made.
The worst 1998 GMC Z-71 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Steering1
- Visibility1
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- Brakes2
- Steering1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 GMC Z-71 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Windshield wipers work only occcasionaly. Have to raise hood and wiggle the wires and sometimes bump the motor to get them started. They will also speed up and or slow down on their own.
When applying the brakes, driver could not stop the truck, truck taken to dealership, the power vaccum brake booster was replaced, no brakes again, master cylinder replaced at 60,024. Cj
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Questions about the 1998 GMC Z-71
Is the 1998 GMC Z-71 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 GMC Z-71, fewer than a typical Z-71 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 GMC Z-71?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 GMC Z-71 have?
No recalls on record.
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