1998 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 29, 2010 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Suburban 2500 years
Not enough data 13th of 16 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. That ranks 13th out of 16 Suburban 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 122,000 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 Suburban 2500 problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~122,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%122,000——

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

1998 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 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.

Upon low speed braking, brake pedal goes to the floor and loss of steering at the same time. Truck is k2500 suburban with hydraulic brake booster with fluid supplied by steering pump. Will come & go as it pleases-no warning when. *tr

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received May 29, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10332737

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?

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

Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suburban 2500 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.