1998 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 HD: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10001597 · 2002-12-27 (December 27, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE SURGE FORWARD, CAUSING LOST OF CONTROL AND VEHICLE WILL NOT IDLE DOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001597 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 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 10031081 · 2003-08-08 (August 8, 2003)
REAR SEATBELT RETRACTS AT AN ANGLE AND SPEED THAT RESULTED IN THE PASSENGER BEING STRUCK IN THE FACE AND SEVERELY BRUISED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10031081 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10040231 · 2003-10-21 (October 21, 2003)
THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE SEPARATION. THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FIVE TIRES AND SENT THE FAULTY TIRE TO CONTINENTAL TIRE OF NORTH AMERICA AS THEY REQUESTED. *PH *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 28,555 miles reported. Look up ODI 10040231 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10042375 · 2003-10-06 (October 6, 2003)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 03 V 159 000; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10042375 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10046116 · 2004-01-12 (January 12, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING DURING RAINY WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. *AK *CB *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 11,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10046116 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.