1998 GMC Sierra 2500 Reliability

1998 GMC Sierra 1500 2 Dr K1500 SL 4WD Standard Cab LB

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Reliability Rating for 1998 GMC Sierra 2500 by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Injectors, 4.3L vin W, 5.0L vin M, and 5.7L vin R engines only; and the Crankshaft Position Sensor, 4.3L vin W 5.0L vin M, 5.7L vin R and 7.4L vin J engines only. Failure of the Crankshaft Position Sensor may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to clean the Fuel Injectors is $39.95 for parts and $97.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor is $89.03 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Transmission Valve Body and the Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Switch and a periodic problem is failure of the Reaction Sun Shell. All three failures apply to 4.3L vin W, 5.0L vin M, and 5.7L vin R engines with Light Duty Automatic Transmission only. The cost to replace the Transmission Valve Body is $485.00 for parts and $110.50 for labor. The cost to replace the TFP Switch is $70.54 for parts and 84.50 for labor. The cost to replace the Reaction Sun Shell is $43.00 for parts and $877.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is rusting of the Wheel Speed Sensor. The cost to clean the Wheel Speed Sensor is estimated at $84.50 for labor per wheel. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Ignition Switch and Lock Cylinder. This failure may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to replace the Ignition Switch and Lock Cylinder is estimated at $183.75 for parts and $84.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for GMC Sierra 2500 by Identifix

	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.