The problem
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with electric drive. Rapid fogging of the interior glass can occur within two minutes after the heat is turned on if (1) the outside temperature is between 35 and 76 degrees fahrenheit and (2) water has collected on the heat exchanger during previous operation of the air conditioning.
The risk
If rapid fogging were to occur during driving, it could obstruct the driver's vision increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Owners are being provided with a caution label and supplemental insert for their owner's manual advising them to follow a "stop and wait" procedure to help avoid window fogging while driving.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-177 (98V177000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system |
| Report date | August 4, 1998 |
| Owners notified | August 31, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 354 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the a/c & heater
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-177 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners are being provided with a caution label and supplemental insert for their owner's manual advising them to follow a "stop and wait" procedure to help avoid window fogging while driving.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 354 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.