1998 GMC Sonoma recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1998 GMC Sonoma, covering 67,968 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the daytime running lights built with a candela value greater than 3,000 cannot be mounted higher than 864mm above the road surface.
- Risk
- These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a revised wiring harness that changes the drl's from high beam to low beam drl's, and install new long-life low beam bulbs.
Recall number 00V220000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose vehicles. An engine electrical wiring-harness clip can melt and drip onto the exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- The clip material on the exhaust manifold can ignite and subsequently ignite other combustible components resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers are contacting owners by telephone to have their vehicles towed to the dealer and alternate transportation provided to them until the dealer can reroute the electrical wiring-harness.
Recall number 97V208001 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.
- Risk
- Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.
Recall number 97V218000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 GMC Sonoma recalls
How do I check if my 1998 GMC Sonoma has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1998 GMC Sonoma have?
3, covering exterior lighting, electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.
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