1998 Chevrolet C30 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C30 years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet C30. That ranks 4th out of 4 C30 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet C30 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 | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet C30 recalls (1)
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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.
Risk: If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.
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.
When applying the brakes during normal braking condtions/smooth road surface, and no inclement weather, it seemed as though the left front wheel locked up and the truck did not stop in a safe distance. Problem was worse on wet roads. Dealer stated that nothing was wrong with the brakes. In october…
When applying the brakes the vehicle vibrates and pulls to the left. About every 3 months, the brake assembly has to have something replaced such as pads, rotors, etc. Dlr has seen vehicle over 11 times and problem still exists. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet C30?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet C30?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet C30 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C30 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.