1998 Chevrolet PICKUP: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
37 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
93,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 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 7 of 37 complaints (18.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 11 | 29.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 10.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 8.1% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 5.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.7% |
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 | 7 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 2 |
| Power Train:Axle Hubs | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Tires: 4; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 2; Power Train:Axle Hubs: 2
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 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 35 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 | 6 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
2000: 6; 2001: 11; 2002: 15; 2003: 3; 2004: 1; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10009589 · 2003-02-28 (February 28, 2003)
THE UPPER CONTROL ARM CRACKED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 112,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10009589 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021522 · 2003-07-24 (July 24, 2003)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED UNDER THE SPECIAL POLICY #02054. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10021522 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10040534 · 2003-09-24 (September 24, 2003)
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10040534 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10042567 · 2004-02-24 (February 24, 2004)
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR RELAY MALFUNCTIONED,CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO STOP FUNCTIONING. ALSO, MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET LEAKED ANTIFREEZE, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE PREVIOUS YEAR MAKE/MODEL WITH THE SAME PROBLEM HAVE BEEN RECALLED. *SC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10042567 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10223194 · 2008-04-02 (April 2, 2008)
I BOUGHT 4 AFTER MARKET CUSTOM WHEELS FOR MY 1998 CHEVROLET 4WHEEL DRIVE P/U TRUCK FROM AMERICAN RACING PRODUCTS, IN 2003, 2 HAVE CRACKED, AND NOW THEY ARE WILLING TO PUT A CHEAPER SET OF WHEELS ON MY TRUCK, NOT TO MY LIKING, I'VE ASKED FOR BETTER DESIGNED WHEEL, ALMOST THE SAME PRICE AND THE WANT ME TO PAY OVER $300.00 DIFFERENCE THAT IS NOT I FEEL FAIR TO ME. I AM GLAD THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT,YET. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10223194 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 556132 · 2000-10-16 (October 16, 2000)
FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES P245 75 R16 EXPERIENCED CUTS AND SOFT SPOTS ON THE WALLS. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 556132 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 556893 · 2000-11-02 (November 2, 2000)
WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND VEHICLE GOES OVER ANY BUMP OR ROUGH SERVICE, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN FURTHER AND BRAKING DOES NOT WORK LIKE IT IS SUPPOSED TO. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 556893 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 567635 · 2002-09-26 (September 26, 2002)
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE WINSHIELD WIPERS. *SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 567635 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.