Recall 98V151002: 1998 GMC W3500 and 3 other models
- Report received
- Jul 6, 1998
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 42vehicles
- Model years
- 1998
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
Loss of steering could result.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and retighten to the specified torque.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1998 Chevrolet W35001 complaints
- 1998 Chevrolet W45000 complaints
- 1998 GMC W35000 complaints
- 1998 GMC W45000 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.