Chevrolet / Silverado 1500 / 1998
1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Owners have filed 452 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 29.2% of them, the clear leader, ahead of visibility at 13.1%.
Complaints452
Crashes17
Fires12
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 29.2% · 132
Visibility 13.1% · 59
Steering 10.6% · 48
Power train 6.0% · 27
Electrical system 5.3% · 24
Engine and engine cooling 4.6% · 21
Suspension 4.2% · 19
Structure 3.5% · 16
Severity
Of those complaints, 17 describe a crash, 12 describe a fire and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 30 model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in this data, 1998 sits 25th by complaint volume. 2014 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 21 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 73,575 miles.
In owners' own words
: The contact stated while pulling into a parking lot or when stopping for a stop sign/light at less than 5 mph the abs activated. The activation occurred gradually and continued to become worse. When the vehicle was taken in for routine maintenance at an independent repair shop the wheel speed sensor was determined to cause the unwanted activation. There were no repairs made. Updated 3/9/2006 - Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 1500 chevy silverado. While driving 35 mph the brakes failed. The brake lines are rusted and the brake warning indicator light was illuminated. The dealer has not inspected or repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 59,000. Updated 01-11-08. *Kb the consumer stated the brake line was manufactured from very low quality steel. Updated 12/31/07. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 59,000 miles
While driving 25 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a body shop for inspection. Mechanic determined that the rotors and brakes needed to be replaced due to worn parts. *Ak brake disk rotar failed. Rotar surface broke off completely resulting in complete loss of brake in the front right wheel. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 63,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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