• GM recalling light trucks

    General Motors Corp. said on Friday it is recalling about 570,000 model year 1997-98 light trucks, SUVs and vans to repair a mirror control switch that could short-circuit, resulting in a fire. GM said it knew of 67 reports of electrical fires that started at the mirror control switch. The recall includes the 1998 Chevrolet C/K and GMC Sierra pickups. Of the 570,000 recalled vehicles, about 507,000
    April 28, 2003
    General Motors Corp. said on Friday it is recalling about 570,000 model year 1997-98 light trucks, SUVs and vans to repair a mirror control switch that could short-circuit, resulting in a fire.

    GM said it knew of 67 reports of electrical fires that started at the mirror control switch.

    The recall includes the 1998 Chevrolet C/K and GMC Sierra pickups.

    Of the 570,000 recalled vehicles, about 507,000 are in the United States, about 46,000 are in Canada and the rest were sold elsewhere.

    Voice your opinion!

    To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!

    Sign up for our free eNewsletters

    Latest from News

    ID 119046131 © Jonathan Weiss | Dreamstime.com
    English language proficiency support
    A FleetOwner survey illustrates how industry readers view the government renewed English language proficiency enforcement. Respondents overwhelmingly support ELP in out-of-service...
    Daimler Truck
    Daimler and Volvo's Coretura leadership
    Two of the largest global truck OEMs have established a joint venture to develop one software-defined vehicle platform, bringing standardization to the industry. While the company...
    Nissan
    Lofaro succeeds Judy Wheeler, who is retiring after nearly 15 years of dedicated service to the brand.
    Major leadership changes are happening for Mack Trucks, Volvo Trucks North America, and Nissan Americas.