1998 Chevrolet S Series problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer (3) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:switch/Wiring (1) · Seats:front Assembly:recliner (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Chevrolet S Series 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 (41)
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2002-05-01 · 010601030A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some owners may comment on higher than expected engine oil consumption. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2001-12-01 · 000601023A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2001-12-01 · 99066D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle orhard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel inujector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2001-12-01 · 000604003A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2001-12-01 · 010601030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some owners may comment on higher than expected engine oil consumption, and having to add oil between oil changes. *tt
Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments 2001-08-01 · 010863001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject on hood hinge rattle coming from either or both front corners of the instrument panel near the hood hinge areas for 1995 - 2002 pickup and utility models. *et
Showing the 6 most recent of 41 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
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.