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1998 GMC Envoy 4dr 4WD

SAFETY FEATURES
 
  • Turn-signal-on reminder chime
  • Tone-on-tone Nuance aromatic leather reclining front bucket seats w/2-way pwr lumbar supports, 4-way adjustable headrests
  • Driver & front passenger Next Generation air bags
  • Rear door child security locks
  • Side door guard beams
  • Dual high/low note electric horn
  • Front passenger & rear outboard assist handles
 
Crash Test Results for the 1998 GMC Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
1998 GMC Jimmy 44Not
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1998 GMC Safari 33Not
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Not
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1998 GMC Sierra 43Not
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Not
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1998 GMC Sonoma 44Not
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Not
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1998 GMC Suburban 44Not
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Service Bulletins for 1998 GMC Suburban 4dr 4WD
1998 GMC ENVOY:

Bulletin Number: 00100
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE CONSOLE COVER / ARMREST CAM LATCH COULD RELEASE AT LESS THAN THE 10 G VERTICAL LOAD REQUIREMENT OF THE STANDARD. *TT

Bulletin Number: 00502B
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRLS) TURN OFF TEMPORARILY WHILE THE TURN SIGNALS ARE ACTIVATED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01136C
CLUNK NOISE FELT THROUGH FLOOR PAN. *TT

Bulletin Number: 020525006
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 020525006A
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 020605002
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON AN EXHAUST BOOM / GROAN NOISE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030730056
4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 040603002
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT VEHICLE NO CRANK DEAD BATTERY. *EH

Bulletin Number: 05-06-04-035D
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

Bulletin Number: 060601
INFORMATION REGARDING IMPROVED BUS SEAT DECLINER ASSEMBLIES, THE HANDLE ON THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY IS ATTACHED WITH A NUMBER 20 TORQUE WITH A SHANK LENGTH OF 20 MILLIMETERS. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 151200
CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT THAT THE REARVIEW MIRRORS, POWER DOOR LOCKS AND REAR HATCH DO NOT OPERATE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16NA260
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR

Bulletin Number: 250101
BRIEF INFORMATION CONCERNING THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS FOLDING RANDOMLY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 270901
SUBJECT REGARDING NECESSARY RESURFACING OF THE PARK BRAKE DRUM. *JG

Bulletin Number: 300800
SUBJECT REGARDING THE NEW RECLINCER ASSEMBLY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 3046A
FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. *TT

Bulletin Number: 311001
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST NOISE, RATTLE NOISE AT 550 RPM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 3176A
HEAT COMING FROM VENTS WITH HVAC OFF. *TT

Bulletin Number: 4114
CLUNK NOISE FELT THROUGH THE FLOOR PAN. *KB

Bulletin Number: 57
WATER LEAK IN FRONT FLOOR CARPET AREA. GM TECH LINK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 868307
THE SCREW THAT SECURES THE LEFT AND CENTER INSULATOR PANELS TOGETHER, UNDERNEATH THE I/P ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE MAY PULL THE ONE PUSH/INSERT NUT OUT OF THE CENTER INSULATOR PANEL CAUSING, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL(I/P) INSULATOR PANEL TO RATTLE. Y

Bulletin Number: 98035
SUBJECT ON LOAD LEVELING SUSPENSION SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98035(A)
EXHIBITING A CONDITION WHERE THE LOAD LEVELING HEIGHT SENSING DEVICE MALFUNCTIONS RESULTING IN RAISING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ABOUT 6 INCHES, AND / OR THE COMPRESSOR WILL SWITCH ON AND RUN CONTINUOUSLY. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98035A
INFORMATION REGARDING THE LOAD LEVELING SUSPENSION SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98056
PRODUCT RECALL CAMPAIGN TO INSTALL A NEW BODY CONTROL MODULE AND REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE WITH A NEW CALIBRATION THAT WILL TURN THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS OFF WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL OR HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IS ACTIVATED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 990602012B
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 990602012C
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 990602012D
SUBJECT REGARDING RUST IN COOLING SYSTEM, HEATER INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE OVERHEATS (FLUSH COOLING SYSTEM). NLM

Bulletin Number: 990844002
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CD CHANGER WILL NOT RELEASE WHEN DEPRESSING THE EJECT BUTTON. *TT

Bulletin Number: PI0969
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.

Bulletin Number: PIC4696C
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Bulletin Number: PIP4723B
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Bulletin Number: PIP4723C
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Bulletin Number: PIP4723C
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Bulletin Number: PIP4723C
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Bulletin Number: PIP4723C
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Bulletin Number: PIT-3046E
GMC: FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, CAUSING THE LOW FUEL LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *PE

Bulletin Number: PIT3046G
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an inaccurate fuel gauge. Technician should drive the vehicle to duplicate the concern. The fuel gauge will have a tendency to falsel

Bulletin Number: SB-06-02-32-013B
SAAB/HUMMER/GM: DIAGNOSTIC TIPS/RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT IS NECESSARY. ANALYSIS OF RETURNED POWER STEERING (PS) PUMPS THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED FOR NOISE, NO POWER ASSIST, NO OR LOW PRESSURE AND LEAKING CONDITIO

 
Recalls for 1998 GMC Suburban 4dr 4WD
1998 GMC ENVOY
NHTSA Campaign ID: 00V375000
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacture Dates: 11/01/1997 - 05/31/2000
Potential Units Affected: 13893
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONSOLE COVER/ARMREST CAM LATCH THAT COULD RELEASE AT LESS THAN THE REQUIRED LOAD OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence:
DURING A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURY AN OCCUPANT.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.
1998 GMC ENVOY
NHTSA Campaign ID: 98V097001
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacture Dates: 11/01/1997 - 04/30/1998
Potential Units Affected: 3116
Defect Description:
THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WERE BUILT WITH A CANDELA VALUE GREATER THAN 2,600, ARE LOCATED LESS THAN 100MM FROM THE TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD WARNING LAMPS, AND ARE NOT DEACTIVATED WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL OR HAZARD WARNING LAMPS ARE ACTIVATED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WOULD MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR DRIVERS OF ONCOMING VEHICLES TO SEE THE TURN SIGNAL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BODY CONTROL MODULE AND REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE WITH A NEW CALIBRATION THAT WILL TURN THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS OFF WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL OR HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IS ACTIVATED.
 
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