How many recalls does the 1998 GMC W3500 have?

The 1998 GMC W3500 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1998 GMC W3500 has an open recall?

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1998 GMC W3500 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1998 GMC W3500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 42 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 98V151002 1998-07-06 42 affected

Defect

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

LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND RETIGHTEN TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 GMC W3500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.