1998 GMC C6500
2 recalls, 0 complaints - 16 TSBs
00V232008 Sep 7, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
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 COMPONE... Read more
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
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
98V073000 Apr 8, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE FRONT BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HARNESS FOR CHAFFING AND PROPER ROUTING AND WILL REPAIR IF NECESSARY.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 GMC C6500
16 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| 036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 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.
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
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
020729005
Jun 1, 2002
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING VIBRATION OR TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT DAMAGE / OIL SEAL LEAK ON CONVENTIONAL CAB MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. *TT
000601013A
May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE RELEASE OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD / TURBOCHARGER HEAT SHIELD. *TT
010843002
Mar 1, 2001
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE WINDSHIELD (W/S) WASHER RESERVOIR SHOWS AN UNEXPLAINED REDUCED FLUID LEVEL AFTER VEHICLE OPERATION. *TT
010603003
Mar 1, 2001
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
SOME DRIVERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE GENERATOR UPPER MOUNTING BOLT IS BREAKING ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. *TT
000525004
Dec 1, 2000
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
SOME DRIVERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE ABS LAMP ILLUMINATING. AN ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 0281 - BRAKE SWITCH CIRCUIT MAY HAVE BEEN SET ON THOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE WILL BE STORED IN MEMOR
000604047
Nov 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME MEDIUM DUTY MODELS WITH 3126 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINE AND ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE SPEED POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) OPERATION RETURNING TO IDLE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *TT
00015
May 1, 2000
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ON SOME MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE, AIR BRAKES, AND THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN FEATURE, THE MULTI-FUNCTION ALARM MODULE MAY NOT PERFORM CERTAIN FEATURES SUCH AS: NO WARNING TONE FOR AIR BRAKE LOW PRESSURE; NO WARNING TONE F
000863001A
Feb 1, 2000
160000 STRUCTURE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON THE CAB ASSIST STEP CRACKING AROUND THE MOUNTING BOLTS. *TT
000863001
Feb 1, 2000
160000 STRUCTURE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ON THE CAB ASSIST STEP CRACKING AROUND THE MOUNTING BOLTS. *MJS
990620014
Jul 1, 1999
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
ON SOME MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL MODELS, THE RADIATOR SURGE TANK CAP CONTACTING UNDERSIDE OF HOOD. *TT
867118
Nov 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ERRATIC OR PREMATURE UPSHIFTS, HARSH DOWN SHIFTS, ENGINE LUGGING, OR LOW POWER PERFORMANCE. *YC
98019A
Jul 1, 1998
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS, MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE CONTROL ELECTRICAL HARNESS CHAFING. *TT
GMC C6500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC C6500 across all model years (1974, 2007).
14
Total Recalls
5
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths