1998 CHEVROLET C SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
19
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 CHEVROLET C SERIES
The 1998 CHEVROLET C SERIES has received a total of 19 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (5 complaints), Suspensionfront (2 complaints), and Parking Brakeconventional (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET C SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET C SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 CHEVROLET C SERIES
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET C SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakeconventional | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
THE LEFT TAILGATE SUPPORT STRAP SNAPPED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
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......
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
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Safety Rating for the 1998 CHEVROLET C SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHEVROLET C SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHEVROLET C SERIES
General Motors, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 CHEVROLET C SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
98049 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PRODUCT RECALL CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT C EXTENDED CAB PICKUPS AND 4-DOOR UTILITIES EXHIBITING A CONDITION IN WHICH THE REAR BRAKE FRONT PIPE MAY CONTACT THE LEFT FRONT FENDER WHEELHOUSE INNER PANEL JUST ABOVE THE CHASSIS FRAME. *TT
877169 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO NEW TRANSMISSION CALIBRATIONS. *TT
98861607 — STRUCTURE:BODY
WATER LEAK AT DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD OR A-PILLAR BELOW INSTRUMENT PANEL. *YC
98877162 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
CONDITIONS WITH HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT OR HARSH UPSHIFTS ALL GEARS. *YC
98865020 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
VEHICLE LEADING OR PULLING TO EITHER SIDE WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES OR FRONT BRAKE WEAR NOT MEETING EXPECTATIONS. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHEVROLET C SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET C SERIES
- 1993 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 13 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 2 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 12 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 14 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 39 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET C SERIES (current)
- 1999 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 4 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 2 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET C SERIES — 3 complaints
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