NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Chevrolet B7 Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Chevrolet B7 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Chevrolet B7. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Chevrolet B7. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
GM/ABS ECU
NHTSA #00V232008 · Service Brakes, Air — Antilock · NHTSA notice
Reported September 7, 2000 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 30,000 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 00076/00078 · Owners notified December 14, 2000 · Vehicles built May 1, 1997 – September 30, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 ERRATIC SENSOR SIGNAL.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 14, 2000 FOR THE B7 SERIES SCHOOL BUSES AND ON MARCH 15, 2001, FOR THE MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND TRACTORS. 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 1-800-222-1022 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
GM/STEERING SHAFT
NHTSA #98V237000 · Steering — Gear Box (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) · NHTSA notice
Reported September 29, 1998 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 3,969 vehicles
Owners notified October 21, 1998 · Vehicles built June 1, 1996 – April 30, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. THE OVERLAP IN THE SLIP JOINT IS INSUFFICIENT ALLOWING THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 21, 1998. 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 CONTACTCHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
GM/ELECTRIC BRAKE HARNESS
NHTSA #98V073000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Front Underhood · NHTSA notice
Reported April 8, 1998 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 1,590 vehicles
Owners notified April 24, 1998 · Vehicles built March 1, 1998 – May 31, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE FRONT BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HARNESS FOR CHAFFING AND PROPER ROUTING AND WILL REPAIR IF NECESSARY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 24, AND JULY 30, 1998.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 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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