1998 Chevrolet Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pickup years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (21 complaints, 28%), typically at around 131,500 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 74owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet Pickup 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 | 21 | 28% | 131,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 15 | 20% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 9% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 9% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 7 | 9% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 166,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet pick-up. The contact stated while driving 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the contact to shut the vehicle off while still in drive. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle continued to accelerate abnormally. The contact called the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet pick up. While driving between 5-10 mph and coming to a slow stop, the antilock braking system would not stop the vehicle. The failure mostly occurs when coming to a stop. The contact previously changed the entire brakes and lines, but the failure still…
I bought 4 after market custom wheels for my 1998 chevrolet 4wheel drive p/u truck from american racing products, in 2003, 2 have cracked, and now they are willing to put a cheaper set of wheels on my truck, not to my liking, i've asked for better designed wheel, almost the same price and the want…
Tl*- the contact stated that the replacement ac delco battery model # 78-6yr for the 1998 chevrolet pickup with 30,000 failure mileage leaks acid. Certain ac delco batteries manufactured in 2000 and 2001 with side posts terminal had the potential to leak acid through the terminals. This failure has…
When the consumer attempted to park the vehicle, the brakes failed causing the vehicle not to stop. The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told the brake line had rusted. *jb...*ak
Other Chevrolet Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Pickup | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 Pickup | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 Pickup | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 Pickup | 32 | 0 |
| 1999 Pickup | 39 | 0 |
| 1998 | 74 | 0 |
| 1997 Pickup | 75 | 0 |
| 1996 Pickup | 60 | 0 |
| 1995 Pickup | 79 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, visibility, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pickup model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.