1998 Chevrolet C Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Series years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet C Series. That ranks 2nd out of 10 C Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (6 complaints, 35%), typically at around 51,900 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 17owner 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 C Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 35% | 51,900 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 18% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 12% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 60,178 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet C Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet C Series.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Anti-lock brake system, heavy vibration while applying the brakes. Father inlaw had same problem on his 1998 chevy truck. Was there a recall on this problem. *tr
Dt*: the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet sheyenne. While driving around 7 mph during normal braking, the antilock brakes engaged without warning causing an accident. This occurs on all road conditions. The occupants were wearing seatbelts and no one was injured. The vehicle was taken to the…
The left tailgate support strap snapped. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak
Wiper motor works sporatically- was a cracked solder joint- was told not covered under recall because of year-1998, but seems to be an ongoing problem for chevy......
When turning left the power steering slipped without warning. *ak the problem has occurred repeatedly but occurs less often when turning to the right. *nm
Other Chevrolet C Series years
← 1997 C Series · 1999 C Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 C Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 C Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 C Series | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 C Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 C Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 C Series | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 C Series | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 C Series | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet C Series?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, steering, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet C Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet C Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Series model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.