1998 GMC F6 Problems: 0 Complaints, 1 Recall

The worst 1998 GMC F6 problems

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Service brakes, air: antilockReported September 7, 2000 · 30,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ecu.

Recall number 00V232008 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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Is the 1998 GMC F6 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1998 GMC F6.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 GMC F6?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1998 GMC F6 have?

1 recall, covering service brakes, air.

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