Vehicle recall 98V151002 · July 6, 1998
Chevrolet W3500, GMC W3500 and 2 more models
Vehicle description: truck chassis.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: truck chassis. The intermediate steering shaft-to-steering bolt was not tightened properly during assembly. This can cause steering noise, loose steering, and an uncentered steering wheel.
- Consequence
- Loss of steering could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and retighten to the specified torque.
- Notes
- Owner notification is expected to begin during October 1998.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 98V151002
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 6, 1998
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- October 23, 1998
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 42
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet W3500 (1998): 1998
- Chevrolet W4500 (1998): 1998
- GMC W3500 (1998): 1998
- GMC W4500 (1998): 1998
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