The problem
Vehicle description: 3 and 4-door passenger sedans. The steering wheel center bushing connecting the steering wheel hub to the steering column can slip.
The risk
If this condition were to occur, excessive free play and looseness of the vehicle steering could result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the existing steering wheel with a revised version.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-305 (98V305000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY |
| Component | Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar |
| Report date | December 1, 1998 |
| Owners notified | December 7, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,063 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the steering
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-305 repair free?
Yes. Daewoo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the existing steering wheel with a revised version.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,063 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.