Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V177000 Reported August 4, 1998

Gm/glass fogging

General Motors, Llc · Visibility · 354 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V177000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
354
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 4, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with electric drive. rapid fogging of the interior glass can occur within two minutes after the heat is turned on if (1) the outside temperature is between 35 and 76 degrees fahrenheit and (2) water has collected on the heat exchanger during previous operation of the air conditioning.

Safety Consequence

If rapid fogging were to occur during driving, it could obstruct the driver's vision increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Owners are being provided with a caution label and supplemental insert for their owner's manual advising them to follow a "stop and wait" procedure to help avoid window fogging while driving.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 98V177000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 98V177000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V177000?

NHTSA recall 98V177000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 4, 1998. It addresses: Gm/glass fogging. The recall affects approximately 354 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V177000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.