12 of the 452 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are about the fuel system — 3% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 113,500 miles.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TANK WAS REMOVE DUE GAS COMING ONTO GROUND WHEN ATTEMP TO PUMP GAS, COME TO FIND THERE WAS A CRACK AROUND THE NECK OFTANK, POOR WELDING JOB TO ATTACH NECK TO TANK. CRACKS ALONG SIDE OF WELDING JOB AND COST ME $1,000.00.
NHTSA complaint #11162596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHEN TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL PUMP WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE VENT CONTROLS FAILED. THE BOLTS ON THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE REPLACED TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WHERE A WIRE FAILED CAUSING THE LIGHTING FOR THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #10763606 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
MY 1998 CHEVY W/T 4X4 HAS A DANGEROUS AND UNSATISFACTORY BRAKING PROBLEM. BRAKES ARE VERY WEAK AND SPONGY. THEY ARE UNDEPENDABLE AND UNSAFE. THERE IS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM DATING BACK TO 2009. I HAVE REPLACED PADS,SHOES,ROTORS, DRUMS,WHEEL CYLINDERS, ALL BRAKE SPRINGS AND HARDWARE,BRAKE LINES AND HOSES,MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE BOOSTER, AND WHEEL SPEED SENSORS. CLEARLY THERE IS A PROBLEM IN THE ANTI LOCK COMPUTER CONTROL SYSTEM. THERE ARE RECALLS FOR 1999 MODELS FOR SAME PROBLEMS.WHY AREN'T 1998 MODELS INCLUDED. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY SAFETY ISSUES WITH MY, AND MANY OTHER TRUCK OWNERS AS WELL. NEXT SAFETY ISSUE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORK ON ONE SPEED, HIGH. OR THEY STOP WORKING WHILE DRIVING. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS CONTINUED TO BE REPORTED MANY TIMES. THIRD IS FUEL GAUGE ONLY WORKS FROM 3/4 TO FULL, DOESN'T MOVE UNTIL YOU RUN OUT (EMPTY). THESE ISSUES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE PROPER MANUFACTURER . ALL THESE COMPLAINTS FROM MYSELF AND HUNDREDS OF OTHER TAX PAYING AMERICANS , WE DESERVE TO BE SAFE AND PROTECT OTHER DRIVERS .
NHTSA complaint #10462184 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET K1500 AND STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS GIVING FALSE READINGS OF HOW MUCH FUEL THERE WAS THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD AN ODOMETER READING OF 90,000 MILES. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR FACILITY AS OF YET. THE CURRENT MIILEAGE WAS 125000.
NHTSA complaint #10182100 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10063155 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
PICKUP TRUCK FROM DAY ONE HAD A WHINING SOUND AT FUEL PUMP. FUEL PUMP FAILED MUCH EARLIER THAN EXPECTED. PUMP FAILED ON ME IN ON AN EXTREMELY HOT DAY (OVER 100 F DEGREES). I HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION (PARALYZED FROM THE CHEST DOWN). I DRIVE THIS VEHICLE WITH THE AID OF HAND CONTROLS. I WAS STRANDED FOR 2 1/2 HOURS WITH NO A/C IN THE CAB OF MY TRUCK. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE SHORT LIFETIME OF THIS FUEL PUMP, AND AM WONDERING IF OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE IS THE Z-71 VERSION OF THE CHEVROLET 1500 PICKUP TRUCK.
NHTSA complaint #725793 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
THERE IS NO DIRECT CABLE TO THE CARBURETOR SYSTEM. ALSO, WITHOUT THE COMPUTER INPUT PEDAL DOESN'T RELEASE UINTIL CONSUMER TURNS VEHICLE OFF. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #861072 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP. EXHAUST INJECTOR. EXHAUST RATTLES.
NHTSA complaint #609668 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
KILL SWITCH FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #607774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
TRUCK AIR INTAKE DESIGN ALLOWS FOR TOO MUCH EXHAUST TO ENTER VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #543027 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
WHILE DRIVNG AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 60-65 MPH ON A FUEL TANK OF GAS,THE STRAPS THAT HOLD GAS TANK BROKE, CAUSING GAS TO SPILL, CREATING A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #822374 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #527002 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.