1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
27
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
The 1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS has received a total of 27 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (3 complaints), Tirestreadbelt (3 complaints), and Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS, potentially affecting up to 17,407 vehicles.
Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
View full details →Recall 98V033000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
| 1,137 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
27 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestorage | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FAILURE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET CAUSING LOSS OF COOLANT AT 42000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 90008 MILES. *NM
THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HINGE BROKE COMPLETELY OFF WITHOUT EXCESSIVE FORCE BEING APPLIED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE DOOR WAS NOT FREQUENTLY USED. IN AN ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE HINGE, THE DEALERSHIP MADE THE PROBLEM WORSE. *AK THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE PIN SEIZED UP DUE TO NO LUBRICATION. *JB
THE DOOR HINGES FROZE UP AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME. THE CONSUMER HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO CLOSE THE DOOR WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR TO BE MISALIGNED. *JB PH *JB
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE REAR AXLE FAILED CAUSING OIL TO LINK FROM THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS
Safety Rating for the 1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
040604030 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0236. *EH
020604020A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO INFORM DEALERS THAT THE VCM / PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION AND / OR WATER INTRUSION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET EXPRESS
- 1994 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 0 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 1 complaint
- 1996 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 20 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 35 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS (current)
- 1999 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 82 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 102 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 60 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 77 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS — 74 complaints
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