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1998 Gmc SIERRA 3500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	368669
Internal NHTSA #	763739
Manufacurer	General Motors LLC
Brand	GMC
Model	SIERRA 3500
Model Year	1998
File date	10/06/00
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have the misfortune of owning a 1998 gmc 1 ton dually, the rear brake drums have seals loacated on the inboard side that seal against a surface of the axle. As it is a full float axle, meaning there are tapered bearings in the brake drums the bearings are lubricated with axle fluid and the seals are there to prevent leakage of the fluid. The failure of a seal provides a fluid leakage path that is down the inside surface of the drum, across the surface of the drum which the brake linings contact and out between the backing plate and drum. I have had 3 seal failures on one side and 2 on the other. A failure of the seal allows 80w90 axle fluid to soak the break linings, as this is not obvious, the failure is noticed by increased stopping distance as the rear brakes are rendered useless by the contamination with axle fluid. Since 1-ton trucks are uasually sold to pull or haul this is an especially dangerous condition, with a full rated load the rear brakes are much more critical than that of a pass car. I talked to mechanics at gm dealerships and they say the seals have been a problem since as long as they can rember. I've since looked at the backside of the rear tires of dually and noticed the tell tale sign of a failed seal of axle fluid stains. Theres an awfull lot of 1 ton duallys on the road with no rear brakes.*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	5
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GREGORY, MI
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	01/11/98
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	4WD
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Vehicle speed	20
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1998 Gmc SIERRA 3500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1998 Gmc SIERRA 3500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects

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