NHTSA recall 98V242000
Steering · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Some of these vehicles have a lower than specified torque on all three of the steering gear to frame attachment bolts. The bolts can loosen over time allowing the steering gear to move. This loosening can result in some unresponsive steering feel and some noise to the driver.
Why it matters: If this condition is ignored, the steering gear to frame can wear and/or fatigue the attaching bolts to the point of breakage or the bolts backing out. If all the bolts break or back out, the steering gear would separate from the frame resulting in a loss of steering control.
The fix: Dealers will retorque the steering gear to frame bolts to proper specifications.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Chevrolet Silverado, 1999 Gmc Sierra.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 98V242000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.