1998 Chevrolet P Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 26, 2005 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other P Series years
Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet P Series. That ranks 2nd out of 5 P Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is parking brake (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 55,600 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 P Series problems

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

Parking Brake1 · ~55,600 mi
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Parking Brake150%55,600——
Power Train150%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012005: 120051

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1998 Chevrolet P Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet P Series.

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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.

While driving on the freeway, my auto park brake failed and burned up but there was no fire. It happened twice within 2000 miles of each other. I was left with no parking brake or stopping on a hill and exiting the vehicle without the vehicle rolling. The first repair was done at a chevrolet…

Parking Brake · received May 26, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10122257

Transmission does not have a second gear holding position . This is causing the brakes to fade. Manufacturer has been notified.*ak

Power Train · received Jul 11, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 865205

Other Chevrolet P Series years

← 1997 P Series · 1999 P Series →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1999 P Series10
199820
1997 P Series10
1996 P Series10
1995 P Series40

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet P Series?

Owners most often report parking brake, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, parking brake, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet P Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 Chevrolet P Series a good year?

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