1998 GMC W3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 GMC W3500
The 1998 GMC W3500 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. for this model year.
Recalls for the 1998 GMC W3500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 GMC W3500, potentially affecting up to 42 vehicles.
Recall 98V151002 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| 42 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 GMC W3500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 GMC W3500.
Safety Rating for the 1998 GMC W3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 GMC W3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 GMC W3500
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 GMC W3500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
98064 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
BRIEF INFORMATION PERTAINING TO FUEL FILLER NECK REPLACEMENT. *YC
98064 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
SUBJECT ON FUEL FILTER NECK REPLACEMENT. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 GMC W3500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC W3500
- 1998 GMC W3500 (current)
- 1999 GMC W3500 — 1 complaint
- 2000 GMC W3500 — 1 complaint
- 2003 GMC W3500 — 0 complaints
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