Owners have filed 37 complaints
about the 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck with NHTSA between 1998 and 2011.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 7 of 11 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 40
Against the median year of the Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 70
13.5% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 0
0% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 1998 compares with every other Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Brakes
924.3%
Median failure at 49,050 miles
Steering
410.8%
Median failure at 142,000 miles
Tires
38.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
38.1%
Median failure at 118,000 miles
Fuel & Propulsion
38.1%
Median failure at 157,000 miles
Suspension
38.1%
Seats
25.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
25.4%
Airbags
25.4%
2 crashes, 0 fires
Other & Unspecified
12.7%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Doors, Latches & Locks
12.7%
Seat Belts
12.7%
Electrical System
12.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12.7%
Engine & Cooling
12.7%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
25,000 – 49,999 miles
228.6%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
114.3%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
342.9%
150,000+ miles
114.3%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Oct 1998peak 5Nov 2011
Recalls on the 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
06E040000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Lakewood, COCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
CRASH WAS NEARLY HEADON AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #701663 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Montezuma, INCrash1 killed
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #852379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Idaho Falls, IDCrash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA complaint #713993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 142,000 milesGardiner, MT
STEERING
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.
NHTSA complaint #10433754 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Carmichael, CA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
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 .
NHTSA complaint #10137380 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesNewaygo, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
NHTSA complaint #10135004 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesKearneysville, WV
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
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
NHTSA complaint #10127500 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 157,000 milesCuster, SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
NHTSA complaint #10124441 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 49,050 milesLadysmith, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
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.
NHTSA complaint #10119882 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 116,000 milesHopewell, VA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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.
NHTSA complaint #10108422 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Franklin, TN
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NAR 03-27-2003 MR PROBLEMS WITH STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR.
NHTSA complaint #10014535 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 37,583 milesRochester, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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
NHTSA complaint #10017425 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vacaville, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
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
NHTSA complaint #567443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Catoosa, OK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE LOST A PIECE OF TREAD, 6INCHES LONG AND 4INCHES WIDE FROM THE CENTER OF THE TREAD PATTERN, COOPER TIRES.
NHTSA complaint #9005111 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cedar Bluff, VA
STEERING
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
NHTSA complaint #560802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbus, IN
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
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 )
NHTSA complaint #734910 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grosse ILE, MI
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
TREAD SEPERATION, NO FLAT AT 65 MPH. *AK (TIRESIZE: 75R16M/S)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 75R16M/S )
NHTSA complaint #733155 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ocean Springs, MS
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
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.
NHTSA complaint #854795 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alamo, TX
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
NHTSA complaint #716913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alamo, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #716913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alamo, TX
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
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.
NHTSA complaint #716913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alamo, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
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.
NHTSA complaint #716913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lakewood, COCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
CRASH WAS NEARLY HEADON AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA complaint #701663 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tuttle, OK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM CONTINUALLY MALFUNCTIONS CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE ROTORS. MJS
NHTSA complaint #548868 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Montezuma, INCrash1 killed
AIR BAGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #852379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Idaho Falls, IDCrash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA complaint #713993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucon, AZ
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
MOTOR IDLES HIGH AND LOW, MAKES A LOT OF NOISE WHEN IN TRAFFIC. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID CANNOT REPAIR UNTIL DECEMBER.
NHTSA complaint #851310 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Carolina, PR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
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. )
NHTSA complaint #710732 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.