1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M/L VAN years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L VAN. The most reported problem area is visibility (19 complaints, 45%), typically at around 67,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 42owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L VAN problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 19 | 45% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 14% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 10% | 19,300 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 7% | 90,889 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 5% | 31,577 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | 76,532 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 2% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 100 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 24,567 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L VAN.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Windshield wipers will stop working when they have been on for more then 5 to 10 minutes. I have friends who have had the same problem with different year models.*ak
I own a chevrolet 1998 crew cab pickup truck, and have a factory installed towing package. In august of this year i was towing a small ski boat, considerably less weight than the max allowed by the manufacturer, when the towing mechanism buckled, and disengaged from its housing on the truck. If not…
This is a description of a potential safety hazard:as you might know, c5 chevrolet corvettes (1997-2004) have a problem with the steering-column lock malfunctioning and leavcing owners stranded. I know of several owners thus affected, and they have had to have their cars towed. Gm has known about…
Replacing intake gaskets for 2nd time. 1st time at 55000 mi, 2nd at 85000 mi. Not aware of engine damage as of yet. Numerous complaints on this situation. Gm should be responsible for defect. Consumers need gov't to step in to pressure gm into resolving this situation. *jb
Automatic park brake system failed first time 6/14/01.automatic brake light on, rolling when unit put into park position.replaced solonoid,cable from atuator,brake shoes, and pump. Failed second time 40,232 miles. Auto park light staying on,losing lots of transmission fluid,almost causing fire from…
Other Chevrolet Truck M/L VAN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 42 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L VAN?
Owners most often report visibility, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 19 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M/L VAN model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.