1998 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon recall: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on August 29, 1997. It covers about 3,957 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,957
- reported
- Aug 29, 1997
- owners notified
- Aug 20, 1997
- related complaints
- 42
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty extended-cab pickup trucks and 4-door utility trucks. The lower steering shaft to steering gear pinch bolt is "finger loose" or missing allowing the bolt to loosen and fall out. The steering shaft yoke can wear causing an off center steering wheel.
- Risk
- Relative movement between the chassis and cab can cause the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear. This condition can result in a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers are arranging to have the vehicles involved towed to the dealership and alternate transportation is being arranged for owners. Dealers will then inspect the vehicle for the presence of a pinch bolt and torque this bolt to proper specifications.
Recall number 97V142000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Tahoe 1998 1998
- GMC Yukon 1998 1998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 42 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 97V142000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon gear box (other than rack and pinion)?
Yes. Recall 97V142000, reported on August 29, 1997, covers about 3,957 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V142000?
Dealers are arranging to have the vehicles involved towed to the dealership and alternate transportation is being arranged for owners. Dealers will then inspect the vehicle for the presence of a pinch bolt and torque this bolt to proper specifications.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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