Suspension Related Problems of the 1998 Chevrolet C3500

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet C3500.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Chevrolet C3500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Suspension problems
1
Front Suspension Control Arm problems
1
Rear Suspension problems
1

Front Suspension problem #1

While driving 30-50 mph front end of vehicle shakes and rattles, and steering wheel jerks, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Front Suspension Control Arm problem #2

While driving on freeway steering wheel was shaking. Pulled over. Had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic, and was told that the upper control arm on the driver side was missing a rear bolt. * county had another identical vehicle, when inspected, found the bolt was ready to come out.

Rear Suspension problem #3

Vehicle experiencing rumbling in rear end. Only occurs when turning left/right from a dead stop and after driving for at least one half hour.


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C3500 Service Bulletins
C3500 Safety Recalls
C3500 Defect Investigations