1998 Chevrolet Van problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Equipment:mechanical:accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift (2) · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (1) · Tires:tread/Belt (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Chevrolet Van 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 (8)
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-02-21 · 17-NA-073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2016-08-26 · 16NA260 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2014-06-30 · Recalls · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle recalls
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) 2013-09-01 · 130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
expanded availability for remanufacture and return (r&r) electronic control modules
Power Train 1999-06-01 · 99007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding incorrect vehicle speed sensor calibration. *tt
Structure:body:door 1999-04-30 · 99107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain u-vans may exhibit the power sliding door not operating in power mode and / or almost fully closing then consistently reverses to the full open position. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 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.