The problem
Vehicle description: 3 and 4-door passenger sedans located in puerto rico. The steering wheel can become damaged from over-rotation.
The risk
If this condition were to occur, a loss of 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 | 98V305001 (98V305001) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GM DAEWOO AUTO & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY |
| Component | Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar |
| Report date | December 15, 1998 |
| Owners notified | January 8, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,077 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the steering
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V305001 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 1,077 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.