1998 GMC B7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1998 GMC B7. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1998 GMC B7
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Antilock (service brakes)
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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.
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Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with power steering. Some of these vehicles were assembled with an incorrect intermediate steering shaft. The overlap in the slip joint is insufficient allowing the steering shaft to separate.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and, if necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft.
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Electrical system: front underhood
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the harness for chaffing and proper routing and will repair if necessary.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 GMC B7. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare GMC B7 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC B7 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 GMC B7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 GMC B7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 GMC B7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 GMC B7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 GMC B7 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 GMC B7 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 GMC B7 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1998 GMC B7
How do I know if my 1998 GMC B7 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1998 GMC B7; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V232008).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.