1999 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra recall: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on October 6, 1998. It covers about 8,367 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 8,367
reported: Oct 6, 1998
owners notified: Oct 6, 1998
related complaints: 87

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

What is wrong: Vehicle description: extended cab 4-wheel drive pickup trucks. Some of these vehicles have a lower than specified torque on all three of the steering gear to frame attachment bolts. The bolts can loosen over time allowing the steering gear to move. This loosening can result in some unresponsive steering feel and some noise to the driver.
Risk: If this condition is ignored, the steering gear to frame can wear and/or fatigue the attaching bolts to the point of breakage or the bolts backing out. If all the bolts break or back out, the steering gear would separate from the frame resulting in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will retorque the steering gear to frame bolts to proper specifications.

Recall number 98V242000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Silverado 1999 1999
GMC Sierra 1999 1999

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 87 complaints about steering problems.

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1999 GMC Sierra

Questions about recall 98V242000

Is there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra gear box (other than rack and pinion)?

Yes. Recall 98V242000, reported on October 6, 1998, covers about 8,367 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V242000?

Dealers will retorque the steering gear to frame bolts 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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