1998 Chevrolet Conventional Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Conventional years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional. That is the most of any Conventional model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 40%), typically at around 56,765 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet Conventional 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 40% | 56,765 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 30% | 35,530 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 20% | 35,530 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 20% | 35,530 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 20% | 35,530 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 10% | 35,530 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 10% | 35,530 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | 35,530 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Conventional recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional.
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 water pump developed a leak. Upon replacing both the pump and thermostat, the engine began to overheat. It was determined that the head gasket had failed and i was told by the mechanic this is a very common problem in cavaliers. *nm
While braking the vehicle felt as if it had lifted off the ground about a foot then pulled violently to the right. *nm fumes and smoke were coming from the wheels front and back, the vehicle was using 2 or more quarts of oil per week, out of alignment, a/c compressor makes noise as if it were a bad…
When braking consumer would lose power steering. *ak shortly after the consumer had taken possession of the vehicle steering problems started. When the brakes were applied the steering would lock, bind at low speeds when the brakes were applied, get stiff when backing and turning. The dealer was…
Swing open door on left side broke completely off the hinges, and other door was showing signs of the same problem. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
Water pump failed.
Other Chevrolet Conventional years
← 1997 Conventional · 1999 Conventional →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Conventional | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Conventional | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 Conventional | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 Conventional | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Conventional | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Conventional model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.