1998 Chevrolet Pickup problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (9) · Tires (5) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor (4)
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Compared against other Chevrolet Pickup model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments 2014-01-28 · PIT3227J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. technician should not replace any parts for this concern. please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of thei
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2012-11-06 · PIT3665C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
Power Train:transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) 2005-09-28 · 3389 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
four wheel drive inoperative and the 4wd service light will illuminate. diagnosis may reveal that the atc fuse could be open, possible dtc c0308, or various u codes may be set. the encoder motor may also be shorted or the tccm may be damaged. *tt
Power Train 2002-04-01 · 020090002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding lubrication of propeller shaft double cardan cv type u-joint centering ball and seat.*nlm
Unknown Or Other 1998-07-01 · 868307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the screw that secures the left and center insulator panels together, underneath the i/p on the driver's side may pull the one push/insert nut out of the center insulator panel causing, the instrument panel(i/p) insulator panel to rattle. yd
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.