1998 Chevrolet Suburban Recalls

What To Do If Your Suburban Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Chevrolet, so if you own a 1998 Suburban take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Chevrolet to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 1998 Suburban Recalls

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recall for 1998 Chevrolet Suburban

  • Recall Announced MAY 19 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E043000
  • Number Affected 88,303

  Summary: Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name P/N G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from October 18, 2005, through March 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the O-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

  Consequence: This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

  Fix: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E043000 »

• VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR Recall for 1998 Chevrolet Suburban

  • Recall Announced MARCH 07 2003
  • NHTSA Reference #03V093000
  • Number Affected 507,171

  Summary: Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.

  Consequence: If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.

  Fix: Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on April 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V093000 »

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Recall for 1998 Chevrolet Suburban

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 17 1998
  • NHTSA Reference #98V033000
  • Number Affected 1,137

  Summary: 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.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V033000 »