1998 GMC W3500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 GMC W3500. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 GMC W3500
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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Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and retighten to the specified torque.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 GMC W3500. 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 W3500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC W3500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 GMC W3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 GMC W3500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 GMC W3500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 GMC W3500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 GMC W3500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 GMC W3500 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 GMC W3500 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 GMC W3500 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 GMC W3500 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1998 GMC W3500
How do I know if my 1998 GMC W3500 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 GMC W3500; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 98V151002).
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.