1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chevrolet Truck years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. That ranks 7th out of 9 Chevrolet Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (8 complaints, 24%), typically at around 49,050 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 33owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck 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 | 8 | 24% | 49,050 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 12% | 142,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 9% | 157,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 9% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck.
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.
I bought this vehicle used september 2010. Between 45-70 mph, turning slightly or hard turn, steering makes popping sound and veers in that directions without assistance. On straight-aways, the vehicle will veer either direction on its own without assistance. *tr
Dt: the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet 2500 series pickup. The windshield wiper motor quit working. He had to hit the motor to get it to work again. He has several gmc vehicles with recalls on the windshield wiper motor, and until a recall was issued the dealership would not do anything about the…
1998 chevy blazer 4wd windshield motor. This car was only purchase two years ago and for year i almost kill my self it either a electrical default or short . I had gone a dealership and there where other people with the same problem i start to wonder if had a recall on this model of truck. A.s.a.p…
The antilock brake sensor activates the abs system at low speeds nearly every time we try to stop requiring a longer stopping distance than normal. This has caused several close calls, but so far no accidents. *nm
Dt: consumer first had a fuel injection pump failure in april 2004, and it was replaced. It failed again in september 2004, and was no longer covered under warranty. *ak
Other Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck years
← 1997 Chevrolet Truck · 1999 Chevrolet Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Chevrolet Truck | 40 | 0 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Truck | 37 | 0 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Truck | 21 | 0 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Truck | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Truck | 35 | 0 |
| 1998 | 33 | 0 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Truck | 48 | 0 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Truck | 49 | 0 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Truck | 53 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, steering, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chevrolet Truck model years, the 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.