1990-1998 GMC Sierra: Recall History

Updated: 11/23/08

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1990-1998 GMC Sierra 

  • Price Range:  $700 - $5,800
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1990-1998 GMC Sierra directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.

NHTSA Recall History

1990 diesel: Fuel lines can contact automatic-transmission linkage shaft or propshaft.
1990-1992: Brake-pedal bolt could disengage.
1994: Brake-pedal retainer may be missing or mispositioned.
1994: Brake-switch contacts can wear prematurely; may result in loss of brake lights without warning.
1994: Some driver's seats could loosen.
1994-95: Extended C10/15 with high-back buckets or 60/40 bench: Seatback might recline suddenly.
1994-96 C15: Solder joints can crack, causing windshield wipers to work intermittently.
1995: Steering-column nut could detach.
1995-96 w/gas engine: Throttle cable may contact dash mat and bind.
1995-98 C15 crew-cab: Front inner corner of fuel tank can contact body sill, wearing a hole in or cracking the tank; can result in fuel leakage.
1996 C-10/15 w/7.4-liter engine: Fuel may leak.
1996: Rear-axle U-bolts could loosen and eventually fall off.
1996: The windshield wiper motor may fail on certain vehicles. Dealer will inspect and replace affected parts.
1997 C-15/25: One or two of the front seat mounting bolts were not installed; seat will not protect occupant properly in the event of a crash.
1998 C10753 extended-cab: Rear brake line can contact left front fender wheelhouse inner panel; a hole could be worn in brake line, allowing loss of fluid and reducing rear brake effectiveness.
1998 extended-cab and 4-door utility: Steering-gear bolt can loosen and fall out, resulting in separation of shaft from gear.
1998: On some trucks, one or both front brake rotor/hubs may have out-of-spec gray iron that can fail during life of vehicle.
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