Known Recalls

Model year record

1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 88 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V093000

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

Component
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
507,171
Reported to NHTSA
2003-03-07
Owners notified
2003-04-24

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN AN INOPERATIVE SWITCH, HEAT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR, AND/OR IGNITION OF COMPONENTS IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND A SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS TO THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2003. 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1651,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1355,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1170,000 mi
Steering639,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system459,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module365,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings353,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring368,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe269,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2365,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic297,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages269,755 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch129,995 mi
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly170,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor183,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor178,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system137,500 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1116,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments129,995 mi
Tires: tread/belt1—
Visibility121,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1108,500 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1999 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.