1998 Chevrolet Sonoma Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sonoma years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Sonoma. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Sonoma model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 75,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet Sonoma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 67% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 67% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 75,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Sonoma recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Sonoma.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Tailgate support cables (EA05008) — opened Apr 14, 2005, closed May 19, 2006.
- Tailgate support cable(s) break (RQ04012) — opened Nov 22, 2004, closed Apr 14, 2005.
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 windshield wipers worked intermittently, sometimes when the consumer turned them on a faster speed they will come on. The front passenger and driver seat handles were broken, they did not recline and metal was white. The transmission has been replaced six times, and the tailgate cables were…
While driving 20 mph consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Suddenly, consumer was unable to shift gears, and the vehicle stalled. Vehicle was taken to a garage for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced. *ak
The windshield wipers failed. *jb
Other Chevrolet Sonoma years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sonoma | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Sonoma | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Sonoma | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Sonoma | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Sonoma | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Sonoma | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Sonoma | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Sonoma | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Sonoma?
Owners most often report power train, visibility, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Sonoma?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet Sonoma a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sonoma model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.