1998 Chevrolet Impala Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Impala years
- Not enough data 25th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Impala. That ranks 25th out of 26 Impala model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 120,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 2owner 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 Impala 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 | 2 | 100% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | 120,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Impala recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Impala.
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.
Takata recall car locks up all the time when trying to make right turn, makes loud noise i think from ac and ignition switch gets stuck want turn sometimes. Have to get hubs fixed at least every six months. Everything has been going on since i have had the car but the ignition switch just started
The steering was hard when making a left turn, as if the van didn't have any power steering. Making right turns didn't require any effort at all, it turned too easy. City chevrolet fixed the problem. I have the same problem as the other ventures that were listed in the recall. For the safety of my…
Other Chevrolet Impala years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Impala | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 Impala | 28 | 1 |
| 2018 Impala | 59 | 1 |
| 2017 Impala | 116 | 0 |
| 2016 Impala | 111 | 0 |
| 2015 Impala | 300 | 3 |
| 2014 Impala | 636 | 12 |
| 2013 Impala | 272 | 1 |
| 2012 Impala | 258 | 3 |
| 2011 Impala | 505 | 2 |
| 2010 Impala | 442 | 4 |
| 2009 Impala | 824 | 5 |
| 2008 Impala | 810 | 2 |
| 2007 Impala | 627 | 2 |
| 2006 Impala | 524 | 1 |
| 2005 Impala | 609 | 1 |
| 2004 Impala | 1,073 | 4 |
| 2003 Impala | 695 | 5 |
| 2002 Impala | 795 | 4 |
| 2001 Impala | 742 | 7 |
| 2000 Impala | 818 | 7 |
| 1999 Impala | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Impala | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Impala | 88 | 0 |
| 1995 Impala | 44 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Impala?
Owners most often report steering, power train, wheels problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Impala?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet Impala a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Impala model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.