Does the 1998 GMC B7 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, steering, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1998 GMC B7 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 GMC B7?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1998 GMC B7 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 GMC B7. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your GMC been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A GMC dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1998 GMC B7 recalls, newest first

September 7, 2000NHTSA 00V23200830,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Antilock

Summary: Vehicle description: school buses, medium duty trucks and tractors built with bendix air ABS with an EC-17 1030R electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence: This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 29, 1998NHTSA 98V2370003,969 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Summary: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with power steering. Some of these vehicles were assembled with an incorrect intermediate steering shaft. The overlap in the slip joint is insufficient allowing the steering shaft to separate.
Consequence: This could lead to loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and, if necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 8, 1998NHTSA 98V0730001,590 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

Summary: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with air brakes and anti-lock brake systems. Chaffing of the electric brake control harness can occur resulting in an electrical grounding condition. This will illuminate a warning light on the instrument panel and shut off the ABS feature.
Consequence: This condition can cause reduced braking capability of the front brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the harness for chaffing and proper routing and will repair if necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1998 GMC B7 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other GMC B7 years

Other 1998 GMC models

Most recalled 1998 vehicles

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1998 Ford F-150 (18 recalls)
1998 Honda Civic (18 recalls)
1998 Dodge Ram (17 recalls)
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Questions

Does the 1998 GMC B7 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, steering, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 GMC B7 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 GMC B7?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.