1998 GMC C7500 recalls & problems

2 recalls 0 complaints

2recalls

0owner complaints

0crashes reported

0fires reported

0 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1998 GMC C7500 and 0 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

1998 GMC C7500 recalls

Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 00V232008 · Sep 7, 2000

Problem: 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 certain type of erratic sensor signal.

Risk: This condition could cause the ABS ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the ABS ecu.

30,000 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

Electrical System · NHTSA 98V073000 · Apr 8, 1998

Problem: 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.

Risk: This condition can cause reduced braking capability of the front brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the harness for chaffing and proper routing and will repair if necessary.

1,590 units potentially affected · Full recall details →

Other GMC C7500 years

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 GMC C7500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 1998 GMC C7500, the most recent one (00V232008) for service brakes, air. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.