1998 Chevrolet Suburban Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V093000Mar 7, 2003507,171 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
  Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 1997–1998, GMC Suburban 1997–1998, Chevrolet Blazer 1997 +5 more

  Reported issue: Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.

  Possible consequence: If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on april 24, 2003. 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 chevrolet at…

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• 98V033000Feb 17, 19981,137 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
  Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 1998, Tahoe 1998, GMC Yukon 1998 +12 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.

  Possible consequence: If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA99011Erratic power steering assist while drivClosed · May 12, 1999

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