1998 Chevrolet W3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W3500 years
- Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet W3500. That ranks 7th out of 10 W3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet W3500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Chevrolet W3500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Problem: Vehicle description: truck chassis. The intermediate steering shaft-to-steering bolt was not tightened properly during assembly. This can cause steering noise, loose steering, and an uncentered steering wheel.
Risk: Loss of steering could result.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and retighten to the specified torque.
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.
Right front lugs: nuts worked loose and damage studs. Replaced studs and set at 140 ft.pounds, later rotated tires and torqed wheels and after less 200 miles right front wheel worked loose two times and damaged wheel studs.
Other Chevrolet W3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 W3500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 W3500 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 W3500 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 W3500 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 W3500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 W3500 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 W3500 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 W3500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 W3500 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet W3500?
Owners most often report wheels problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet W3500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet W3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W3500 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.