1998 GMC Sonoma Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1998 GMC Sonoma. 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.

• 00V220000Aug 11, 200014,279 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting
  Covers: GMC Sonoma 1998, Chevrolet S10 1998, Blazer 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the daytime running lights built with a candela value greater than 3,000 cannot be mounted higher than 864mm above the road surface.

  Possible consequence: These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a revised wiring harness that changes the drl's from high beam to low beam drl's, and install new long-life low beam bulbs.

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• 97V208001Nov 25, 199733,973 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
  Covers: GMC Sonoma 1998, Chevrolet S10 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose vehicles. An engine electrical wiring-harness clip can melt and drip onto the exhaust manifold.

  Possible consequence: The clip material on the exhaust manifold can ignite and subsequently ignite other combustible components resulting in a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Dealers are contacting owners by telephone to have their vehicles towed to the dealer and alternate transportation provided to them until the dealer can reroute the electrical wiring-harness.

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• 97V218000Nov 24, 199719,716 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: GMC Sonoma 1998, Chevrolet S10 1998, Blazer 1998 +2 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.

  Possible consequence: Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.

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