1998 CHEVROLET B7 Recalls

Recalls Found

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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.

NHTSA 00V232008

Report Date

07/09/2000

Component

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy / Corrective Action

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.

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.

NHTSA 98V073000

Report Date

08/04/1998

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE FRONT BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy / Corrective Action

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HARNESS FOR CHAFFING AND PROPER ROUTING AND WILL REPAIR IF NECESSARY.

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.

NHTSA 98V237000

Report Date

29/09/1998

Component

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy / Corrective Action

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the 1998 CHEVROLET B7 have?

The 1998 CHEVROLET B7 currently has 3 recalls according to NHTSA records. All recall information is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.

Are 1998 CHEVROLET B7 recalls free to fix?

Yes! All safety recalls for 1998 CHEVROLET B7 vehicles must be repaired free of charge by authorized dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. Contact your local CHEVROLET dealer to schedule a recall repair.

How do I check if my 1998 CHEVROLET B7 has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by entering your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) in our VIN decoder tool. The 17-character VIN can be found on your vehicle registration, insurance card, or on the driver's side dashboard visible through the windshield.