Right front lugs: nuts worked loose and damage studs. Replaced studs and set at 140 ft.pounds, later rotated tires and torqed wheels and after less 200 miles right front wheel worked loose two times and damaged wheel studs.
The worst 1998 Chevrolet W3500 problems
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- Wheels1
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- Wheels1
Recalls 1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Loss of steering could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and retighten to the specified torque.
Recall number 98V151002 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Chevrolet W3500 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- Vehicle Recalls
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Brief information pertaining to fuel filler neck replacement
- Subject on fuel filter neck replacement
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Is the 1998 Chevrolet W3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Chevrolet W3500, fewer than a typical W3500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Chevrolet W3500?
Wheels, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet W3500 have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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