Brakes
Filed Jun 10, 2008
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, HEAVY VIBRATION WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. FATHER INLAW HAD SAME PROBLEM ON HIS 1998 CHEVY TRUCK. WAS THERE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10230513
- Incident
- May 16, 2008
- Mileage
- 53,800 mi
1998 Chevrolet C Series
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 10, 2008
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 17 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet C Series, most frequently naming the brakes, steering and suspension categories. 66 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| Jan 2000 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb 2000 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar 2000 | 1 | 6 |
| Oct 2000 | 1 | 7 |
| Jan 2001 | 1 | 8 |
| Aug 2001 | 2 | 10 |
| Sep 2002 | 1 | 11 |
| Jan 2003 | 1 | 12 |
| Feb 2004 | 1 | 13 |
| Jul 2004 | 1 | 14 |
| Dec 2004 | 1 | 15 |
| Jan 2006 | 1 | 16 |
| Jun 2008 | 1 | 17 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Brakes738.9%
- Steering316.7%
- Suspension316.7%
- Body & structure211.1%
- Seat belts15.6%
- Powertrain (other)15.6%
- Visibility15.6%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Brakes
Filed Jan 27, 2006
Crash reported
DT*: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET SHEYENNE. WHILE DRIVING AROUND 7 MPH DURING NORMAL BRAKING, THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS OCCURS ON ALL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SEATBELTS AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP; THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10148872
- Incident
- Nov 1, 2005
- Mileage
- 50,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Dec 7, 2004
THE LEFT TAILGATE SUPPORT STRAP SNAPPED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10103272
- Incident
- Oct 8, 2004
- Mileage
- 7,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jul 18, 2004
WIPER MOTOR WORKS SPORATICALLY- WAS A CRACKED SOLDER JOINT- WAS TOLD NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL BECAUSE OF YEAR-1998, BUT SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR CHEVY......
- NHTSA ID
- 10081311
- Incident
- Jul 18, 2004
- Mileage
- 50,000 mi
Steering
Filed Feb 26, 2004
WHEN TURNING LEFT THE POWER STEERING SLIPPED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED REPEATEDLY BUT OCCURS LESS OFTEN WHEN TURNING TO THE RIGHT. *NM
- NHTSA ID
- 10057633
- Incident
- Feb 5, 2004
- Mileage
- 90,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jan 31, 2003
4 AXLE SEALS REPLACED SINCE LIFE OF VEHICLE. REPLACED BOTH SEALS ON 06/07/00 AT 34,424 MILES. REPLACED RIGHT REAR SEAL ON 01/09/01 AT 38,598 MILES. PRESENTLY THE RIGHT REAR SEAL FAILED AGAIN SATURATED BRAKES WITH DIFFERENTIAL FLUID RENDERING THEM INOPERABLE. TS
- NHTSA ID
- 10006117
- Incident
- Jan 23, 2003
- Mileage
- 60,178 mi
Suspension
Filed Sep 16, 2002
BALL JOINT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE IS WEARING OUT, AND IS ABOUT TO BREAK. DEALERSHIP IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8018693
- Incident
- Aug 23, 2002
Brakes
Filed Aug 15, 2001
VBEHICLE EXPERIENCED BRAKE LOSS WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AT 30 MPH. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND INFORMED OF A BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE, WHICH REPAIRS WERE MADE AT CONSUMER'S COST.*AK *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 894403
- Incident
- Jul 28, 2001
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
030232044
STEERING
EFFECT OF STEERING BOX LIMITER ADJUSTMENT ON TURNING RADIUS AND POSSIBILITY OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM DAMAGE DUE TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT. VARIOUS 1990-2004 MODELS. *TT
020604052
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE STALL, NO START, HARD START CONDITION. *TT
020523001A
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME CUSTOMERS AND DEALERS MAY COMMENT ON ACCELERATED UNEVEN BRAKE PAD WEAR ON SOME VEHICLE WITH FOUR-PISTON FIXED CALIPER REAR DISC BRAKES. *TT
020524001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DRUM BRAKES COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR PICKUP AND UTILITY MODELS. *TT
020137002
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE DIAGNOSIS/RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INOPERATIVE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS. *TT
020524001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DRUM BRAKES COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1998Viewing | 17 | 0 | 0 | 32.8 |
| 1997 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 31.6 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.