1998 CHEVROLET G10

1 recalls, 8 complaints - 3 TSBs

98V033000 Feb 17, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.
1,137 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL May 9, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
WHILE DRIVING FELT DOWN FOR ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND IT WAS NOT THERE. THE PEDAL BROKE OFF. REPLACED THE UNIT BUT IT CAME LOOSE ABOUT A WEEK LATER.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jun 7, 2000
REAR BENCH CENTER SEAT BELT DOES NOT LATCH INTO BUCKLE , IT WILL COME BACK OUT, POSSIBLY DUE TO PLASTIC COVERING, AND CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 8, 2000
Incident date: Apr 16, 2000
WHEN MAKING A STOP BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE APPLIED IN ADVANCE, AND IT STILL WENT TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP. ALSO, IT MADE A VERY LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , AND THEY REPLACED BRAKE CALIPERS THAT WERE FROZEN, SECOND TIME, DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS/ROTORS THAT WOR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC May 8, 2000
Incident date: Apr 16, 2000
WHEN MAKING A STOP BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE APPLIED IN ADVANCE, AND IT STILL WENT TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP. ALSO, IT MADE A VERY LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , AND THEY REPLACED BRAKE CALIPERS THAT WERE FROZEN, SECOND TIME, DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS/ROTORS THAT WOR... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 1, 1999
Incident date: Sep 16, 1999
DRIVER WENT TO RESUME CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH WAS SET AT 72MPH, WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE, REACHING SPEEDS OF 95 MPH, DRIVER HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITON IN ORDER TO STOP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Jan 28, 1999
Incident date: Aug 15, 1998
TAIL LIGHTS ARE DESIGNED TOO HIGH. ANY DRIVER BEHIND CONSUMER WITH THE SAME SIZE VEHICLE, USING THE SUN VISOR WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE TAIL LIGHTS WHEN APPROACHING UNCOMING VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 6, 1998
THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED BY ITS SELF 3 TIMES TO HIGH SPEED. HAD TO BE TURNED OFF MANUALLY. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Jun 24, 1998
Incident date: Mar 16, 1998
SEAT BELT IN THE REAR DOES NOT RESTRAIN THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT PROPERLY.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 CHEVROLET G10

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)1
17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Recalls Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

CHEVROLET G10 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET G10 across all model years (1973, 1998).

43 Total Recalls
47 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
5 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET G10 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1998 (current) 1 8
1997 1 11 View
1996 3 11 View
1995 2 4 View
1994 3 2 View
1993 2 3 View
1992 3 0 View
1991 3 0 View
1990 3 1 View
1989 3 1 View
1988 2 0 View
1987 3 2 View
1986 1 1 View
1985 1 1 View
1984 2 0 View
1983 1 0 View
1982 2 0 View
1977 2 0 View
1976 1 0 View
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1974 2 0 View
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