1998 Chevrolet C6500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C6500 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet C6500. That ranks 3rd out of 7 C6500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet C6500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Chevrolet C6500 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air:antilock
Problem: Vehicle description: school buses, medium duty trucks and tractors built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk: This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the abs ecu.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Problem: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with air brakes and anti-lock brake systems. Chaffing of the electric brake control harness can occur resulting in an electrical grounding condition. This will illuminate a warning light on the instrument panel and shut off the abs feature.
Risk: This condition can cause reduced braking capability of the front brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the harness for chaffing and proper routing and will repair if necessary.
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.
The steering box malfunctioned. *nlm
Other Chevrolet C6500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 C6500 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 C6500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 C6500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 C6500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 C6500 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 C6500 | 1 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet C6500?
Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet C6500?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet C6500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C6500 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.