1998 Chevrolet Express Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Express. That ranks 7th out of 31 Express model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (6 complaints, 26%). Complaints mention 2 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet Express 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 6 | 26% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 13% | 70,563 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 9% | 42,233 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Express recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Failure of intake manifold gasket causing loss of coolant at 42000 miles and again at 90008 miles. *nm
The passenger side door hinge broke completely off without excessive force being applied. The dealership indicated this occurred because the door was not frequently used. In an attempt to repair the hinge, the dealership made the problem worse. *ak the dealership stated the pin seized up due to no…
The door hinges froze up after a period of time. The consumer had to use excessive force to close the door which caused the door to be misaligned. *jb ph *jb
Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified ts
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the rear axle failed causing oil to link from the vehicle. Dealer notified ts
Other Chevrolet Express years
← 1997 Express · 1999 Express →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Express | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 Express | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 Express | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Express | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Express | 13 | 2 |
| 2020 Express | 17 | 1 |
| 2019 Express | 8 | 4 |
| 2018 Express | 11 | 6 |
| 2017 Express | 21 | 6 |
| 2016 Express | 15 | 6 |
| 2015 Express | 8 | 3 |
| 2014 Express | 14 | 7 |
| 2013 Express | 22 | 8 |
| 2012 Express | 13 | 6 |
| 2011 Express | 12 | 5 |
| 2010 Express | 15 | 5 |
| 2009 Express | 10 | 7 |
| 2008 Express | 14 | 10 |
| 2007 Express | 17 | 4 |
| 2006 Express | 12 | 16 |
| 2005 Express | 23 | 8 |
| 2004 Express | 21 | 6 |
| 2003 Express | 59 | 10 |
| 2002 Express | 55 | 0 |
| 2001 Express | 45 | 2 |
| 2000 Express | 84 | 1 |
| 1999 Express | 68 | 1 |
| 1998 | 23 | 1 |
| 1997 Express | 29 | 1 |
| 1996 Express | 15 | 2 |
| 1995 Express | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Express?
Owners most often report tires, service brakes, hydraulic, seat belts problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Express?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet Express a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express model years, the 1998 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.