The worst 1998 GMC W3500 problems
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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 GMC 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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Questions about the 1998 GMC W3500
Is the 1998 GMC W3500 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1998 GMC W3500.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 GMC W3500?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1998 GMC W3500 have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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