1998 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
242 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
73,576 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 model year. Data snapshot: . 132 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 49 of 242 complaints (20.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 85 | 35.1% |
| Steering behavior | 30 | 12.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 11 | 4.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 9 | 3.7% |
| Engine operation | 7 | 2.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 1.7% |
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 | 49 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 24 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 21 |
| Steering | 12 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 9 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 49; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 24; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor: 21; Steering: 12; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 10; Service Brakes: 10; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 9; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 9
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 11 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 17 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 40 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 20 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 31 |
| 150,000 and above | 13 |
Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 17; 50,000 to 74,999: 40; 75,000 to 99,999: 20; 100,000 to 149,999: 31; 150,000 and above: 13
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (40). 110 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 | 25 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2000: 25; 2001: 30; 2002: 22; 2003: 21; 2004: 34; 2005: 40; 2006: 20; 2007: 11; 2008: 6; 2010: 10; 2011: 3; 2012: 4; 2013: 3; 2014: 6; 2015: 4; 2016: 1; 2018: 1; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 85 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 30 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 11 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 10000167 · 2002-12-17 (December 17, 2002)
FOUR KELLY SPRINGFIELD NAVIGATOR GOLD 108SXL WS WERE PURCHASED ON MAY 31, 2001 AT FLYNNS TIRE IN KENT, OHIO. ON JULY 3, 2002 I HAD THE TIRES ROTATED AND THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT DONE. ON JULY 15, 2002 I WAS TURNING A CORNER AND HEARD A POP AND THOUGHT I MAY HAVE STRUCK SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. I LOOKED BUT SAW NOTHING IN THE ROAD. I WENT TO MY DESTINATION. WHEN I RETURNED TO MY VAN THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WAS FLAT. I CALLED A TOW TRUCK OUT TO FIX MY TIRE AND WHILE HE WAS RETRIEVING THE SPARE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE HE TOLD ME THE REAR RIGHT TIR…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10000167 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001890 · 2003-01-02 (January 2, 2003)
FAULTY EVO SENSORS CAUSED THE WHEEL TO JERK TO ONE SIDE WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *TS *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 56,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001890 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006398 · 2001-03-16 (March 16, 2001)
SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL, DEALER INSTALLED MASTER CYLINDER POWER BOOSTER, NO CHANGE. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****742563
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006398 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011132 · 2003-03-07 (March 7, 2003)
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FROZE, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. *JB THE INCIDENT HAPPENED DURING A RAIN STORM. THE SERVICE DEALER FOUND A MISSING SODER IN THE MODULE. SCC
Owner-reported narrative. 48,021 miles reported. Look up ODI 10011132 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10012036 · 2003-03-18 (March 18, 2003)
THE UPPER CONTROL ARM HAS BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES BUT IT CONTINUES TO FAIL. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10012036 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016953 · 2003-05-03 (May 3, 2003)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. SOME VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN THE YEARS 1994 THROUGH PART OF THE YEAR IN 1997 HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY CHEVY HOTLINE THAT MY VEHICLE, 1998 CHEVY SILVERADO, IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016953 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017669 · 2003-04-28 (April 28, 2003)
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED SPORADICALLY, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. *JB *TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017669 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020766 · 2003-05-30 (May 30, 2003)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURNED OFF DURING INCLIMATE WEATHER ON A DIVIDED HIGHWAY. THIS CAUSED ME JUCH STRESS AND COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED AN WRECK. AFTER HAVING WIPERS CHECKED OUT I FOUND THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED IN PREVIOUS YEARS. I HAVE A 1998 CHEVROLET PICKUP AND BELIEVE THAT CHEVROLET SHOULD RECALL ANY YEARS WITH THE FAULTY CIRCUIT BOARDS. THIS PROBLEM COULD EASILY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF LIFE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10020766 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.