1998 Chevrolet K Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K Series years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet K Series. That ranks 2nd out of 7 K Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner 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 K Series 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 | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet K Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet K Series.
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 paint started to peel on the roof about 2 or 3 years ago, however, we felt we would wait to repaint. Then we noticed that the paint on the side panels in the rear on both duals is peeling. So we have called the numbers given here and wrote to kurt ritter gm general manager. No response. The…
Erratic operation of brake system, causing loss of brakes. Reporting this to nhtsa. *ak
Erratic operation of brake system, causing brake failure. Vehicle been inspected by dealer on two occasions, and nothing could be found. Reporting this to nhtsa. *ak
Other Chevrolet K Series years
← 1997 K Series · 1999 K Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 K Series | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 K Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 K Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 K Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 K Series | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 K Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet K Series?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet K Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet K Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K Series model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.