Vehicle recall 98V242000 · October 6, 1998

GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado

Vehicle description: extended cab 4-wheel drive pickup trucks.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: extended cab 4-wheel drive pickup trucks. Some of these vehicles have a lower than specified torque on all three of the steering gear to frame attachment bolts. The bolts can loosen over time allowing the steering gear to move. This loosening can result in some unresponsive steering feel and some noise to the driver.
Consequence: If this condition is ignored, the steering gear to frame can wear and/or fatigue the attaching bolts to the point of breakage or the bolts backing out. If all the bolts break or back out, the steering gear would separate from the frame resulting in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will retorque the steering gear to frame bolts to proper specifications.
Notes: Owner notification began 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 contactchevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. 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: 98V242000
Reported to NHTSA: October 6, 1998
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: October 6, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,367
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 98V242000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Chevrolet Silverado (1999): 1999
GMC Sierra (1999): 1999

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