1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 2500 years
- About as many complaints as other years 19th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. That ranks 19th out of 32 Silverado 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (30 complaints, 41%), typically at around 36,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 73owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 | 30 | 41% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 8% | 192,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 8% | 134,847 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 8% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 7% | 78,700 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 4% | 68,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 4% | 47,104 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 63,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 73,560 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
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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.
I bought this truck with 70k miles on it .has been a good truck but the dash is coming apart and in the near future i do not know what is going to hold the gauges in place. I can not even buy a replacement part for the vehicle from gm and every part out of a salvage yard is in the same condition.
Brakes went out completely after depressing brake pedal. Had to leave the roadway into the bushes to avoid hitting stopped car in front of me. Upon inspection of the vehicle after bringing it home, noticed that the brakeline to the rear of the vehicle was completely rusted through. Similar lines…
1998 chevrolet k2500. For some time now the truck has had an intermittent windshield wiper issue (does not work when wet.) 03/25/2009 the wipers stopped working while i was driving in the rain causing a very dangerous situation. Did some research and found out chevrolet has an ongoing reputation…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet k2500. When the brakes were applied, the brake pedal extended to the floor. As a result, the contact crashed into a building. The vehicle sustained minor damage. The passenger was not injured. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet silverado 2500. While idling at a light or driving 60 mph, the engine intermittently fails. The vehicle lost power steering and power brakes. In the beginning, the vehicle would immediately restart, but now it takes approximately five minutes after the vehicle…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 30 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 2500 model years, the 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.