1998 Chevrolet Truck M/l Van Recalls

“This is a description of a potential safety hazard:as you might know, c5 chevrolet corvettes (1997-2004) have a problem with the steering-column lock malfunctioning and leavcing owners stranded. I know of several owners thus affected, and they have had to have their cars towed. Gm has known about…”

“Replacing intake gaskets for 2nd time. 1st time at 55000 mi, 2nd at 85000 mi. Not aware of engine damage as of yet. Numerous complaints on this situation. Gm should be responsible for defect. Consumers need gov't to step in to pressure gm into resolving this situation. *jb”

“Windshield wipers will stop working when they have been on for more then 5 to 10 minutes. I have friends who have had the same problem with different year models.*ak”

“I have had several engine stalls on my 1998 6.5 chevrolet diesel engine. The engine will quit as if the switch is turned off at random times and driving conditions. The danger that this poses in highway traffic can not be under stated. When the engine quits I also loose the power steering and…”

“While driving over a bridge with anti-lock brakes applied when I ran over an expansion joint in the bridge the brake pressure went completely away and I had no braking power. This has happened several times also when hitting bumps in the roadway with the brakes applied. Called a chevrolet dealer…”

“1998 chevrolet pickup 1500 series, rear brake line ruptured due to rust, extremely unusual for an automobile of this age without exposure to corrosive road conditions. No consequenses other than unexpected and unwarrented repair costs.*ak”

“Within warranty, the delco battery positive terminal leaked acid, eating battery cables (+) and spilling onto frame. The dealer replaced the battery with a new delco battery, replaced/repaired cables, cleaned, repaired and painted the frame area.*ak recently the new battery started leaking at the…”

“I own a chevrolet 1998 crew cab pickup truck, and have a factory installed towing package. In august of this year I was towing a small ski boat, considerably less weight than the max allowed by the manufacturer, when the towing mechanism buckled, and disengaged from its housing on the truck. If…”