1998 Chevrolet CHEVROLET TRUCK problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
116,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires:Tread/Belt is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 16 complaints (18.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 25.0% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 18.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 12.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
Tires:Tread/Belt: 3; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Steering: 2; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 2; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2011 | 1 |
2000: 4; 2001: 2; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2005: 6; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Tires:Tread/Belt leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10017425 · 2003-04-29 (April 29, 2003)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 37,583 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017425 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10119882 · 2005-05-04 (May 4, 2005)
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 …
Owner-reported narrative. 49,050 miles reported. Look up ODI 10119882 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10014535 · 2003-03-27 (March 27, 2003)
NAR 03-27-2003 MR PROBLEMS WITH STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR. *CB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10014535 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10433754 · 2011-11-01 (November 1, 2011)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 142,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10433754 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10137380 · 2005-09-23 (September 23, 2005)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10137380 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 716913 · 2000-01-05 (January 5, 2000)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 716913 at NHTSA ↗