1998 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe. Between them they involve brakes and steering. The most recent was received on February 17, 1998.
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Brakes
GM/brake rotors/hubs
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.
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Steering
GM/steering
The defect: Vehicle description: light duty extended-cab pickup trucks and 4-door utility trucks. The lower steering shaft to steering gear pinch bolt is "finger loose" or missing allowing the bolt to loosen and fall out. The steering shaft yoke can wear causing an off center steering wheel.
The risk: Relative movement between the chassis and cab can cause the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear. This condition can result in a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy: Dealers are arranging to have the vehicles involved towed to the dealership and alternate transportation is being arranged for owners. Dealers will then inspect the vehicle for the presence of a pinch bolt and torque this bolt to proper specifications.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every Tahoe built in 1998. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
What 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe owners should do
- Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
- Call a Chevrolet dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign numbers (98V-033, 97V-142).
- If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
- Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.
Other Chevrolet Tahoe model years
- 2025 1
- 2023 5
- 2022 4
- 2021 16
- 2020 3
- 2019 2
- 2018 3
- 2017 4
- 2016 8
- 2015 14
- 2014 3
- 2013 4
- 2012 3
- 2011 5
- 2010 3
- 2009 5
- 2008 4
- 2007 4
- 2006 3
- 2005 5
- 2004 2
- 2003 4
- 2002 3
- 2001 5
- 2000 6
- 1999 1
Common questions
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 campaigns for the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe: 98V-033 (GM/brake rotors/hubs); 97V-142 (GM/steering).
How do I know if my 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.
Will the dealer charge to fix the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe?
No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Chevrolet dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.