1GCFG25W8W1051098

1998 Chevrolet

Available vehicle information

VIN
1GCFG25W8W1051098
Make
Chevrolet
Model year
1998
Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Record status
fire damage

VIN structure

1GC WMI · FG25W8 VDS · W1051098 VIS
WMI 1GC World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS FG25W8 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS W1051098 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code W Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 1 Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make CHEVROLET
Model Express
Model year 1998
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Vehicle type TRUCK
Body class Cargo Van
Series 3/4 Ton Nominal
Displacement 4.3 L
Cylinders 6
Drive type 4x2
Plant city WENTZVILLE
Plant state MISSOURI
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 09E012000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Report received: 07/04/2009

Summary

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Recall 2 98V033000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

Report received: 17/02/1998

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.

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About VIN 1GCFG25W8W1051098

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN 1GCFG25W8W1051098 with a 1998 Chevrolet. The available archive information lists UNITED STATES (USA) as the vehicle country and fire damage as the record status.

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