Axle Assembly problems of the 1998 Chevrolet C3500

Two problems related to axle assembly have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet C3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Axle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2001

Rear axle cracked at 40000 miles, causing wheels to come off the truck. This could cause a fatality.

2 Axle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2000

While driving at 35mph rear axle and wheel came off. Dealer has since repaired vehicle.


Other Power Train related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet C3500

Axle Assembly problems
2
Axle Shaft Seal problems
1


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