Dt*: the contact stated while pulling into a parking lot going 5 MPH, the steering wheel would not turn to the left or to the right. Then the steering wheel became very loose. The contact exited the vehicle and the bolt that goes between the power steering shaft and the driver shaft was not engaged correctly. The bolt was in the power steering end of the shaft, however the bolt was not in all four holes. The two shafts came apart while pulling into the parking lot.
The worst 1998 GMC V Series problems
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Recalls
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Technical service bulletins for the 1998 GMC V Series 5
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
- Subject regarding a hard, no start or excessive gray or white smoke condition on start up after recent...
What 1998 GMC V Series owners say
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Questions about the 1998 GMC V Series
Is the 1998 GMC V Series reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 GMC V Series, fewer than a typical V Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 GMC V Series?
Steering, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1998 GMC V Series have?
No recalls on record.
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