1998 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 HD problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
65,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 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 | 5 | 31.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 12.5% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Equipment:Emergency:Fire Supression:Smoke/Co Warning/Alarm | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 2; Air Bags: 1; Equipment:Emergency:Fire Supression:Smoke/Co Warning/Alarm: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing: 1; Seat Belts:Rear/Other: 1; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor: 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 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 7 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 |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2002: 3; 2003: 6; 2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2007: 1; 2011: 1; 2015: 1; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns 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 10024408 · 2003-07-10 (July 10, 2003)
THE BRAKE SYSTEM EXPERIENCED PREMATURE WEAR. THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERAL CRACKED BRAKE LININGS AND SHOES. *AK *TS *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024408 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024411 · 2003-07-10 (July 10, 2003)
THE VEHICLE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING AT LOW SPEEDS. *AK *CB *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024411 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006421 · 2003-02-04 (February 4, 2003)
FUEL PUMP COLLAPSED CAUSING FUEL TANK TO LEAK. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. PH...*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006421 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10073791 · 2004-05-18 (May 18, 2004)
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER SMELLED FUMES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING GAS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10073791 at NHTSA ↗