1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Pickups years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups. That is the most of any C/K Pickups model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (34 complaints, 44%), typically at around 67,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 78owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups 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 | 34 | 44% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 29% | 67,750 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 12% | 81,434 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 10% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% | 365,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 29,995 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 29,995 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
Risk: If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on april 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Driver door electrical fires (EA02005) — opened May 17, 2002, closed May 1, 2003, led to recall 03V093000.
- Vacuum brake booster (PE01001) — opened Jan 8, 2001, closed May 22, 2001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving the power steering gave a quick lock up and lost power steering took pump off and pulley and shaft fell out of pump. *tr
Brake failure on 2 separate occasions due to brake line ruptures...once 6' below the master cylinder and 8 months later on a line to a rear brake. Both times lost the pedal. My truck is a 1998 ck 1500 with virtually no body rot. I was surprised that #1 there was a complete loss of pedal and #2 a…
My 1998 chevy silverado pickup truck had a brake line failure due to the brake line rusting out because the design has the brake line laying on top of a steel guard under the front of the truck where snow gathers rather easily and it is almost impossible to inspect the line there. I rear ended…
I hate to sound repetitive ,but i also have a 1998 chevy silverado 4x4 that has a windshield wiper motor problem. I also think that gm should step-up and fix this problem because when it happens to so many of the same vehicles i feel as though it's a factory defect. This has been happening for a…
Steering: i am having problem with the steering when turning right during a long turn, it feels like i hit a patch of ice or like someone grab he steering wheel & jerk it to the right. This problem does not seem to be getting worst but i do not like the feel. Someone who does not know about this…
Other Chevrolet C/K Pickups years
← 1997 C/K Pickups · 1999 C/K Pickups →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 C/K Pickups | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 C/K Pickups | 24 | 0 |
| 2000 C/K Pickups | 34 | 1 |
| 1999 C/K Pickups | 37 | 1 |
| 1998 | 78 | 1 |
| 1997 C/K Pickups | 72 | 1 |
| 1996 C/K Pickups | 22 | 1 |
| 1995 C/K Pickups | 23 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
Owners most often report visibility, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 34 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Pickups model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.