The problem
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 fix
Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-033 (98V033000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor |
| Report date | February 17, 1998 |
| Owners notified | March 15, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,137 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 1998 Chevrolet C10
- 1998 Chevrolet Express
- 1998 Chevrolet G10
- 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
- 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 1998 GMC Savana
- 1998 GMC Sierra 1500
- 1998 GMC Sierra 2500
- 1998 GMC Sierra 3500
- 1998 GMC Suburban
- 1998 GMC Yukon
Plus 4 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the brakes
- 1998 Chevrolet Express brake problems 4
- 1998 Chevrolet G10 brake problems 1
- 1998 Chevrolet Suburban brake problems 63
- 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe brake problems 77
- 1998 GMC Savana brake problems 9
- 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 brake problems 18
- 1998 GMC Sierra 2500 brake problems 8
- 1998 GMC Sierra 3500 brake problems 4
- 1998 GMC Suburban brake problems 29
- 1998 GMC Yukon brake problems 21
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-033 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,137 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.