Chevrolet C6 1998
Model C6 made in 1998 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, air.
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V073000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1997 to 05/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 1590 | 04/24/1998 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/08/1998 | 04/09/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with air brakes and anti-lock brake systems. chaffing of the electric brake control harness can occur resulting in an electrical grounding condition. this will illuminate a warning light on the instrument panel and shut off the abs feature. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause reduced braking capability of the front brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the harness for chaffing and proper routing and will repair if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began april 24, and july 30, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V232008 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1997 to 09/30/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 30000 | 12/14/2000 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/07/2000 | 09/26/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school buses, medium duty trucks and tractors built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the abs ecu. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 14, 2000 for the b7 series school buses and on march 15, 2001, for the medium duty trucks and tractors. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1022 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 010603003 | 03/01/2001 | 622959 | Some drivers may comment that the generator upper mounting bolt is breaking on certain conventional medium duty models. *tt | 10/25/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 990620014 | 07/01/1999 | 606369 | On some medium duty conventional models, the radiator surge tank cap contacting underside of hood. *tt | 08/17/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 000601013A | 05/01/2002 | 000601013 | 634991 | Information pertaining to the release of the exhaust manifold / turbocharger heat shield. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| 000604047 | 11/01/2000 | 617721 | Some medium duty models with 3126 caterpillar diesel engine and allison automatic transmission may exhibit an engine speed power takeoff (pto) operation returning to idle for no apparent reason. *tt | 03/24/2001 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 00015 | 05/01/2000 | 613606 | On some medium duty trucks equipped with a diesel engine, air brakes, and the engine shutdown feature, the multi-function alarm module may not perform certain features such as: no warning tone for air brake low pressure; no warning tone f | 07/25/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 867118 | 11/01/1998 | 602989 | Erratic or premature upshifts, harsh down shifts, engine lugging, or low power performance. *yc | 01/25/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 000731001 | 09/01/2000 | 6092588 | Experiencing noisy release bearing, slipping clutch or inoerative clutch. *tt | 12/29/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 020729005 | 06/01/2002 | 635013 | Subject regarding vibration or transmission output shaft damage / oil seal leak on conventional cab medium duty models. *tt | 10/16/2002 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 98019A | 07/01/1998 | 612993 | Some vehicles equipped with air brakes and anti-lock brake systems, may exhibit brake control electrical harness chafing. *tt | 06/14/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 000525004 | 12/01/2000 | 617728 | Some drivers may comment about the abs lamp illuminating. an abs diagnostic trouble code 0281 - brake switch circuit may have been set on those vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes. the diagnostic trouble code will be stored in memor | 03/24/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 000863001 | 02/01/2000 | 612674 | Some vehicles may experience on the cab assist step cracking around the mounting bolts. *mjs | 06/12/2000 | |
| 000863001A | 02/01/2000 | 000863001 | 611294 | Some owners may comment on the cab assist step cracking around the mounting bolts. *tt | 06/01/2000 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 010843002 | 03/01/2001 | 619394 | Some customers may comment that the windshield (w/s) washer reservoir shows an unexplained reduced fluid level after vehicle operation. *tt | 05/29/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 12/21/2002 | 10/11/2002 | ||
| The steering box malfunctioned. *nlm | |||