1998 CHEVROLET C6500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 CHEVROLET C6500
The 1998 CHEVROLET C6500 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET C6500
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET C6500, potentially affecting up to 31,590 vehicles.
Recall 00V232008 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 30,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 98V073000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
| 1,590 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 CHEVROLET C6500
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET C6500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE STEERING BOX MALFUNCTIONED. *NLM
Safety Rating for the 1998 CHEVROLET C6500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHEVROLET C6500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHEVROLET C6500
General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 CHEVROLET C6500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
000863001A — STRUCTURE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON THE CAB ASSIST STEP CRACKING AROUND THE MOUNTING BOLTS. *TT
000863001 — STRUCTURE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ON THE CAB ASSIST STEP CRACKING AROUND THE MOUNTING BOLTS. *MJS
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHEVROLET C6500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET C6500
- 1997 CHEVROLET C6500 — 0 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET C6500 (current)
- 1999 CHEVROLET C6500 — 3 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET C6500 — 0 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET C6500 — 0 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET C6500 — 0 complaints
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