NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Chevrolet C20 Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Chevrolet C20 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Chevrolet C20. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Chevrolet C20. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
GM/BRAKE ROTORS/HUBS
NHTSA #98V033000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Rotor · NHTSA notice
Reported February 17, 1998 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 1,137 vehicles
Owners notified March 15, 1998 · Vehicles built October 1, 1997 – October 31, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 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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