1998 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

88

Owner Complaints

1 Crash 1 Fire

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1998 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS

The 1998 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS has received a total of 88 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (16 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (13 complaints), and Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (11 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS, potentially affecting up to 507,171 vehicles.

Recall 03V093000 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

| 507,171 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.

Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN AN INOPERATIVE SWITCH, HEAT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR, AND/OR IGNITION OF COMPONENTS IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND A SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS TO THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE...

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Owner Complaints for the 1998 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS

88 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 16
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 13
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 11
Steering
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 2
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1 2 Injuries
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1 2 Injuries
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10473232 | STEERING | | 72,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING GAVE A QUICK LOCK UP AND LOST POWER STEERING TOOK PUMP OFF AND PULLEY AND SHAFT FELL OUT OF PUMP. *TR
#10326142 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | 136,403 miles
BRAKE FAILURE ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS DUE TO BRAKE LINE RUPTURES...ONCE 6' BELOW THE MASTER CYLINDER AND 8 MONTHS LATER ON A LINE TO A REAR BRAKE. BOTH TIMES LOST THE PEDAL. MY TRUCK IS A 1998 CK 1500 WITH VIRTUALLY NO BODY ROT. I WAS SURPRISED THAT #1 THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF PEDAL AND #2 A SECOND PERFORATION OCCURRED SO SOON. I WILL FILL OUT THE FORM FOR INCIDENT #1 ( JULY 2009) THE OTHER RUPTURE WAS 23 MAR 2010. *TR
#10325648 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | 97,000 miles Crash
MY 1998 CHEVY SILVERADO PICKUP TRUCK HAD A BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO THE BRAKE LINE RUSTING OUT BECAUSE THE DESIGN HAS THE BRAKE LINE LAYING ON TOP OF A STEEL GUARD UNDER THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK WHERE SNOW GATHERS RATHER EASILY AND IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO INSPECT THE LINE THERE. I REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY DUE TO THE LINE RUPTURING WITHOUT ANY PRIOR NOTICE OF LEAKING WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES. I HAD MY TRUCK TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY REPLACED THE LINE. THEY DISCOVERED WHERE THE RUPTURE WAS AND SAID IT IS A POOR DESIGN OF GM TO PLACE A LINE WHERE IT CAN RUST OUT SO EASILY WITHOUT BEING DETECTED. *TR
#10267909 | VISIBILITY | | 21,000 miles
I HATE TO SOUND REPETITIVE ,BUT I ALSO HAVE A 1998 CHEVY SILVERADO 4X4 THAT HAS A WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR PROBLEM. I ALSO THINK THAT GM SHOULD STEP-UP AND FIX THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE WHEN IT HAPPENS TO SO MANY OF THE SAME VEHICLES I FEEL AS THOUGH IT'S A FACTORY DEFECT. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A LONG TIME. THE TRUCK DOESN'T HAVE BUT 61,000 MILES ON IT. I CONFRONTED THEM ABOUT IT AND THEY WOULDN'T HELP ME OUT. THAT'S WHY I HAVE A TOYOTA ,THAT'S MADE IN THE USA, SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY. GOD BLESS THE USA !!! *TR
#10228246 | STEERING | | 39,000 miles
STEERING: I AM HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEN TURNING RIGHT DURING A LONG TURN, IT FEELS LIKE I HIT A PATCH OF ICE OR LIKE SOMEONE GRAB HE STEERING WHEEL & JERK IT TO THE RIGHT. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT SEEM TO BE GETTING WORST BUT I DO NOT LIKE THE FEEL. SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK COULD OVER STEER. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1998 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHEVROLET C/K PICKUPS

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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