The 1998 GMC Sonoma has 2 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk under the hood where a wiring harness clip can melt and drip onto the exhaust manifold, potentially igniting nearby components. The second recall is a compliance issue with the daytime running lights, which are mounted higher than regulations permit for bulbs of their brightness level.
At a glance
What can fail
The daytime running lights produce brightness exceeding 3,000 candela and are mounted higher than allowed by safety standards, violating lighting regulations.
What the fix does
Dealers will install revised wiring and new bulbs to convert the daytime running lights from high beam to low beam operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
A plastic clip holding the engine electrical wiring harness can melt and drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
What the fix does
The dealer will reroute the electrical wiring harness away from the exhaust manifold to prevent melting and contact.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
