1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet truck problems
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Chevrolet Silverado
Introduced in 1998, the Chevrolet Silverado replaced the Chevrolet C/K as Chevrolet's flagship line of pickup trucks.
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Common 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet truck problems
Based on the information provided in the search results, here are some common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet trucks based on complaints from owners:
These common problems highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to any issues that arise with the 1998 Chevrolet trucks to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
What's the worst year for Chevy 1500?
2014
2014 Chevy Silverado 1500
If you were to look at Chevy Silverado's since 2005, it has been widespread that 2014 was known as the worst year for the 1500 due to its malfunctioning heating and air conditioning system. Its AC condensers were leaking, which required frequent replacements.
When did Chevy trucks get bad?
The 2015 year model is also one of the worst ones you can buy. It has a litany of problems, and many have transmission failures. The 2016 and 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s are also infamous for transmission issues.
What years did Chevy trucks have transmission problems?
The most Chevy Silverado transmission problems appear in the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 versions. The other years and generations have a better track record with this component.
What is the most dependable year of Chevy truck?
Here are some of the most dependable used Chevy pickup trucks:
- 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes with an EcoTec3 engine that powers all its trims. ...
- 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. ...
- 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. ...
- 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. ...
- 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. ...
- 2016 Chevrolet Colorado.
Are 98 Silverados reliable?
Very reliable truck that will last a long time
It may take some work to maintain over time, but overall this is a very good truck to have; especially if your use for it is a starting vehicle for a teen.
What's the worst year for Chevy 1500?
2014
2014 Chevy Silverado 1500
If you were to look at Chevy Silverado's since 2005, it has been widespread that 2014 was known as the worst year for the 1500 due to its malfunctioning heating and air conditioning system. Its AC condensers were leaking, which required frequent replacements.
When did Chevy trucks get bad?
The 2015 year model is also one of the worst ones you can buy. It has a litany of problems, and many have transmission failures. The 2016 and 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s are also infamous for transmission issues.
Are Chevrolet trucks reliable?
Chevrolet trucks are an excellent choice for anyone looking for a reliable and capable vehicle that is also comfortable and efficient. With their robust construction, advanced technology, and fuel-efficient engines, Chevrolet trucks offer a great solution for anyone who needs a dependable and versatile vehicle.
1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet truck car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Chevrolet truck problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Steering problems
- Visibility problems
- Fuel system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet truck vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet truck
The NHTSA has received 33 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet truck. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet truck vehicles.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-03-12
- VIN: 2GCEK19R8W1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED SEPTEMBER 2010. BETWEEN 45-70 MPH, TURNING SLIGHTLY OR HARD TURN, STEERING MAKES POPPING SOUND AND VEERS IN THAT DIRECTIONS WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. ON STRAIGHT-AWAYS, THE VEHICLE WILL VEER EITHER DIRECTION ON ITS OWN WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. *TR
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-02-15
- VIN: 1GCGK24R8WZ
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET 2500 SERIES PICKUP. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR QUIT WORKING. HE HAD TO HIT THE MOTOR TO GET IT TO WORK AGAIN. HE HAS SEVERAL GMC VEHICLES WITH RECALLS ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, AND UNTIL A RECALL WAS ISSUED THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THIS WAS THE THIRD VEHICLE HE HAS HAD WITH THIS PROBLEM. IF THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AND IF HIT A BUMP OR SOMETHING THEN THEY WILL COME ON . HOWEVER, IF THEY WERE WORKING AND VEHICLE HIT A BUMP THEY WILL GO OFF.*AK *NM
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-08
- VIN: 1GNDT13W8W2
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: 1998 CHEVY BLAZER 4WD WINDSHIELD MOTOR. THIS CAR WAS ONLY PURCHASE TWO YEARS AGO AND FOR YEAR I ALMOST KILL MY SELF IT EITHER A ELECTRICAL DEFAULT OR SHORT . I HAD GONE A DEALERSHIP AND THERE WHERE OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM I START TO WONDER IF HAD A RECALL ON THIS MODEL OF TRUCK. A.S.A.P . *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-31
- VIN: 1GNEK13RXWJ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SENSOR ACTIVATES THE ABS SYSTEM AT LOW SPEEDS NEARLY EVERY TIME WE TRY TO STOP REQUIRING A LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE THAN NORMAL. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS, BUT SO FAR NO ACCIDENTS. *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-05
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: DT: CONSUMER FIRST HAD A FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILURE IN APRIL 2004, AND IT WAS REPLACED. IT FAILED AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER 2004, AND WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-02-05
- VIN: 1GCEK19RXWR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I HAVE A 1998 CHEV, FULL SIZE, EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCK. THE ANTILOCK BRAKES CARRODED EXACTLY LIKE WHAT WAS DISCRIBED IN YOUR INVESTIGATION BY THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION. IT WAS A VERY SCAREY FEELING WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND IT FAILED TO PROPERY STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE GARAGE TOOK THEM APART AND CLEANED ALL THE CORRISION OFF PLUS BROKE ONE SENSOR BECAUSE IT WAS CORRIDED SO BADLY. IT COST ME A TOTAL OF $200.00 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THE 1998 PICKUPS SHOULD BE A PART OF THIS RECALL ALSO. I DID BUY THIS TRUCK BRAND NEW IN NOV. OF 1997. I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU ON THIS AND KEEP ME POSTED ON YOUR FINDINGS. THANK YOU.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-19
- VIN: 3GNFK16R3WG
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING DURING ICE/SNOW STORM, AFTER TRYING REPEATEDLY MOVING WIPER SWITCH, WAS ABLE TO GET WORKING, BUT NOT RELIABLY, WOULD WORK BUT STOP FOR NO REASON WITH WIPERS IN THE UP POSITION, MOVING WIPER SWITCH SEVERAL MOVE TIMES WOULD WORK AT VARIOUS SPEEDS BUT NOT RELIABLY. CONTACTED DEALER & MADE APPOINTMENT TO HAVE WIPER PROBLEM INVESTIGATED & REPAIRED. PAID $71.76 FOR LABOR & PARTS TO REPLACE MODULE (FP # 12463090). FOUND OUT THAT RECALL HAD BEEN IN PLACE FOR THIS PROBLEM ENDING IN MODEL YEAR 1997. MY MODEL IS 1998.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2GCEK19R5W1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE TWO FONT BRAKE SENSORS. MR AFTER THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKES WOULD SOMEHOW RELEASE THE TRUNK AND WOULD CONTINUE TO GO. THE CONSUMER HAS REQUESTED INFORMATION ABOUT THE FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THE SEATS. SCC *NLM
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- VIN: 2GCEC19RXW1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: NAR 03-27-2003 MR PROBLEMS WITH STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR. *CB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GBK937W7J3
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS GETTING NEW TIRES INSTALLED WHEN HE WAS TOLD THAT THEY FOUND THAT THE LEFT REAR BRAKE WAS IN AN EXTREMELY BAD CONDITION AND THE OUTSIDE ROTOR WAS FULL OF GROOVES AND THE 2ND BRAKE PAD WAS WORN TO THE EXTENT THAT IT WAS FALLING TO PIECES WITH A VERY IRREGULAR PAD PATTERN. THE BRAKE AND THE ROTOR WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND DID NOT APPEAR THAT THE WHEELS HAD EVER BEEN OFF THE AXLE. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT IF IT HAD NOT BEEN DISCOVERED, THAT THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. CONSUMER IS SEEKING ANY REIMBURSEMENT THAT CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION CAN PROVIDE.MOTORHOME ON CHEVROLET CHASIS *SCC
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GCEK19R6WR
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE LOST A PIECE OF TREAD, 6INCHES LONG AND 4INCHES WIDE FROM THE CENTER OF THE TREAD PATTERN, COOPER TIRES.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES THE STEERING WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CAN MALFUNCTION, CAUSING A LOSS OF PRESSURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND OVERSTEERING, DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. *SLC
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GCEK19R0WE
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: SIDEWALLS ON TIRE ARE SPLITTING APART AND KEEP GOING FLAT . FIRESTONE TIRES ARE NOT SAFE AT ALL AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. (TIRESIZE: 245/75/16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75/16 )
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-12
- VIN: 1GBHG31R4V1
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TREAD SEPERATION, NO FLAT AT 65 MPH. *AK (TIRESIZE: 75R16M/S)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 75R16M/S )
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2GCEC19Z8R1
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACKREST BROKE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 2 OTHER TIMES WHILE MOVING SEAT TO ALLOW PASSENGERS TO ENTER/EXIT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC REPAIRED THE SEAT BACKREST EACH TIME. THE SEAT BACK REST WOULD BREAK EACH TIME IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-12-27
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
- Summary: PRIOR TO THE TRANSMISSION BEING DESTROYED FROM NORMAL DRIVING, THE OIL PAN HAD TO BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER ( WRONG PAN AT THE MANUFACTURER). THE COMPUTER HAD TO BE CONSTANTLY ADJUSTED FOR THE CARBORATOR AND GEAR RATIO, THIS TOOK ABOUT TWO MONTHS. THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT BROKE OFF AND HAS NOT YET BEEN REPLACED. WITH ALL OF THIS IT HAS COST ME $600. DOLLARS IN CAR RENTALS AND $3,000. DOLLARS IN LOST WORK TIME. *AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-10-30
- Number Of Deaths: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GCEC14W6WZ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED LOSS OF CONTROL AT 45 MPH CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN OFF THE ROAD HITTING A TREE WHICH RESULTED IN NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER / PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DURING CRASH. *YC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-08-03
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GCHK33R0WF
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: NO SUMMARY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-10-18
- VIN: NOT AVAILAB
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: MOTOR IDLES HIGH AND LOW, MAKES A LOT OF NOISE WHEN IN TRAFFIC. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID CANNOT REPAIR UNTIL DECEMBER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GBHC33J5WF
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ANTI LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM CONTINUALLY MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE ROTORS. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-06-10
- VIN: 1GBJ6H1J4WJ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: PATINA CON MUCHA FACILIDAD ES MUY PLIGROSO EN MOJADO HE ESTADO A PUNTO DE TENER ACCIDENTES, LA EMERGENCIA SI SE LE PONE EN CUESTA EMPINADA, EL CAMION SE VA CUESTA ABAJO SOLO, ESTE SISTEMA DE FRENO ENTIENDO NO ES RECOMENDABLE PARA ESTE TAMANO DE EQUIPO, EL MAS RECOMENDABLE SERIA EL SIST. FRENOS DE AIRE, YA QUE FUI TRAILISTA POR MAS DE 20 ANOS Y SE COMO OPERA EL SISTEMA, EL EJE O TREN MUERTO DELANTERO VINO DOBLADO DE FRABRICA SEGUN 2 EXPERTOS LOZADA TRUCK Y GM ALEGAN YO LO DOBLE ES IMPOSIBLE SEGUN EXPERTOS QUIZAS ESO INFLUYE A QUE PATINE CON FACILIDAD, PROBLEMAS ELECTRICOS CON POWER WINDOWS, AIRE ACONDICIONADO, SE SOBRECALIENTAN LOS FUSIBLES Y TUMBAN TODO EL SISTEMA CUANDO MAS SE NECESITA, MALA RELACION DE MOTOR, TRANSMISION Y DIFERENCIAL EN OCACIONES NO TIENE FUERZA PARA SUBIR CUESTAS ALTAS, TAMBIEN EL SR. TERRAZA DE LOZADA Y DEALER AUTORIZADO DE GM, ALEGA NO ESTA OBLIGADO A DAR GARANTIAS DE ESTE EQUIPO, ENTIENDO QUE SI LO ESTA, YA QUE PR ES PARTE DE EUA Y EN MUCHOS CASOS TRATAN LOS CASOS DE ACA COMO SI FUERAMOS ALLIENS, RESPECTO A INF. REQUERIDA EN EL CUESTIONARIO CON FECHA DE SUCESOS, VELOCIDAD Y OCACIONES LAS ANOTADAS NO SON CORRECTAS DEL TODO YA QUE FUERON MUCHAS VECES A DIF. VELOCIDADES O SEA QUE FUERON VARIABLES, MUCHAS GRACIAS ESPERO SU ATENCION AL RESPECTO, HECTOR L. NIEVESS( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/70R19. )
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TRUCK WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE GAS PEDAL. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-05-25
- VIN: 1GCGC33R1WF
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I BOUGHT MY ABOVE DESCRIBED TRUCK IN OCT. OF 1998. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD MY FRONT BRAKES REPLACED TWICE, HAD MY ROTORS TURNED ONCE AND FINALLY HAD TO HAVE THE ROTORS REPLACED. I WAS TOLD BY CHEVROLET DEALER MECHANICS AND MANAGERS THAT CHEVROLET HAS AN INADEQUATE BRAKING SYSTEM FOR TRUCKS THAT LARGE. BASICALLY THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT POWERFULL ENOUGH TO HAVE A LONG LIFE SPAN. IT PREMATURELY WEARS OUT AND HAS TO BE REPLACED TO OFTEN. *AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: FRONT END SUSPENSION SYSTEM EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WHEN TURNING WHEELS TO THE LEFT THE BRAKE CALIPER PIN IS MAKING CONTACT WITH THE LOWER A-FRAME, THIS COULD BE APPLYING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO BRAKE CALIPER, ROTOR AND A-FRAME. *YC
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2GCEC19R7W1
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: FRONT SPRING COIL FAILED.
1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet truck recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet truck.
- Manufacturer: E SPEED RACING
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: E SPEED RACING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E SPEED RACING 909-923-3636.
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