1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 1500 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 24th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 361 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. That ranks 24th out of 32 Silverado 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (109 complaints, 30%), typically at around 68,500 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 11 fires, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 361owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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 problems | 109 | 30% | 68,500 | “anti lock” (11%) | — |
| Visibility problems | 59 | 16% | 75,250 | “windshield wipers” (59%) | — |
| Steering | 47 | 13% | 62,394 | — | — |
| Power Train | 26 | 7% | 67,312 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 23 | 6% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 5% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 17 | 5% | 27,909 | — | — |
| Structure | 15 | 4% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 4% | 96,961 | — | — |
| Tires | 12 | 3% | 107,562 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 3% | 2,021 | — | — |
| Seats | 10 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 3% | 157,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 2% | 25,654 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 2% | 121,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 2% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | 168,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1% | 74,151 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | 5 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | 230,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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.
While adjusting my position in the driver seat after entering the truck i felt the back of the seat on the right side give way. It is not bent, the seat frame is broken or has come loose inside. The seat leans to the right putting me in an award and unsafe position. I only drive it when i have no…
Tank was remove due gas coming onto ground when attemp to pump gas, come to find there was a crack around the neck oftank, poor welding job to attach neck to tank. Cracks along side of welding job and cost me $1,000.00.
Brake pedal suddenly went to floor without warning while driving. I was lucky to avoid a collision.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet silverado 1500. When turning the key in the ignition, the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the fuel pump warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and replaced the fuel pump. The contact also stated that the windshield wipers…
Brake pedal goes sponges and all the way to the floor. The truck had over 120,000 miles before rear brakes were replaced. In that time i went through 8 sets of brakes and rotors. In 2005 i rear ended a car at about 30 mph. The brakes went to the floor. Local chevy dealership replaced a defective…
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years
← 1997 Silverado 1500 · 1999 Silverado 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 117 | 3 |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 106 | 0 |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 314 | 2 |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 387 | 3 |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 647 | 6 |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 844 | 8 |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 742 | 12 |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 1,093 | 10 |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 521 | 7 |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 714 | 7 |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 797 | 12 |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 1,110 | 11 |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 1,436 | 6 |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 301 | 2 |
| 2012 Silverado 1500 | 216 | 2 |
| 2011 Silverado 1500 | 563 | 4 |
| 2010 Silverado 1500 | 363 | 3 |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | 444 | 3 |
| 2008 Silverado 1500 | 914 | 3 |
| 2007 Silverado 1500 | 849 | 2 |
| 2006 Silverado 1500 | 359 | 0 |
| 2005 Silverado 1500 | 525 | 0 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 | 797 | 0 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 | 805 | 0 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 | 509 | 0 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 | 468 | 0 |
| 2000 Silverado 1500 | 614 | 0 |
| 1999 Silverado 1500 | 587 | 0 |
| 1998 | 361 | 0 |
| 1997 Silverado 1500 | 555 | 0 |
| 1996 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, visibility, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 109 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 1500 model years, the 1998 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.