1998 Chevrolet Express 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 17, 2018 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Express 2500 years
Not enough data 8th of 14 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Express 2500. That ranks 8th out of 14 Express 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 210,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1998 Chevrolet Express 2500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~210,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~165,000 mi
Engine1 · ~165,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~165,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~105,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags133%210,000——
Electrical System133%165,000——
Engine133%165,000——
Fuel/propulsion System133%165,000——
Service Brakes133%105,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 1 complaints
2013: 1201312015: 1201512018: 120181

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1998 Chevrolet Express 2500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Express 2500.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Pmd pump mounted driver failure has happened several times, made by stanadyne,

Electrical System · received Jul 17, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11112035

I opened the passenger side door of my vehicle and leaned into the van to start my vehicle. The middle of my back was touching the bar above the airbag compartment when the airbag went off directly into by back. My vehicle had not been started yet, nor had it been in an accident, it was parked in…

Air Bags · received Mar 9, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10693053

Hydraulic brake lines failed while in a parking lot. Driving about 20 mph, applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Held brake pedal to the floor and the vehicle eventually stopped. Had vehicle towed to a local repair shop and mechanic stated steel brake line to left front wheel had broken…

Service Brakes · received Mar 2, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10501071

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Express 2500?

Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Express 2500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 Chevrolet Express 2500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 2500 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.