Chevrolet W3500 1998
Model W3500 made in 1998 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to wheels. . Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning steering .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V151002 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1998 to 04/30/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 42 | 10/23/1998 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/06/1998 | 07/17/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of steering could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and retighten to the specified torque. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during october 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 gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||||
| 98064 | 12/01/1998 | 603073 | Subject on fuel filter neck replacement. *yc | 01/29/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| 98064 | 12/16/1998 | 604040 | Brief information pertaining to fuel filler neck replacement. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 2 | |||
| Right front lugs: nuts worked loose and damage studs. replaced studs and set at 140 ft.pounds, later rotated tires and torqed wheels and after less 200 miles right front wheel worked loose two times and damaged wheel studs. | |||