Model year record

1998 Chevrolet C Series

No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 19 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for this model year.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip550,000 mi
Suspension: front2
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal160,178 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system190,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Structure1
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments17,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor150,000 mi

The 1997 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1999 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.