Model year record

1998 Chevrolet Pickup

No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 60 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 slip10
Tires5
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor475,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3
Power train: automatic transmission3
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Power train: axle assembly2
Power train: axle hubs2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Tires: sidewall2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Suspension1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1112,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels1

The 1997 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1999 model has roughly the same number of 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.