NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Chevrolet W3500
The 1998 Chevrolet W3500 has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.
Complete safety data for the 1998 Chevrolet W3500. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA #98V151002Reported July 6, 1998 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND RETIGHTEN TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 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 GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).