1998 CHEVROLET G10 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 CHEVROLET G10
The 1998 CHEVROLET G10 has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), Exterior Lightingtail Lights (1 complaint), and Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET G10
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 CHEVROLET G10, potentially affecting up to 1,137 vehicles.
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 G10
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET G10. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingtail Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING FELT DOWN FOR ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND IT WAS NOT THERE. THE PEDAL BROKE OFF. REPLACED THE UNIT BUT IT CAME LOOSE ABOUT A WEEK LATER.
REAR BENCH CENTER SEAT BELT DOES NOT LATCH INTO BUCKLE , IT WILL COME BACK OUT, POSSIBLY DUE TO PLASTIC COVERING, AND CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK
WHEN MAKING A STOP BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE APPLIED IN ADVANCE, AND IT STILL WENT TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP. ALSO, IT MADE A VERY LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , AND THEY REPLACED BRAKE CALIPERS THAT WERE FROZEN, SECOND TIME, DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS/ROTORS THAT WORE OUT. CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH BRAKING. *AK
WHEN MAKING A STOP BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE APPLIED IN ADVANCE, AND IT STILL WENT TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP. ALSO, IT MADE A VERY LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , AND THEY REPLACED BRAKE CALIPERS THAT WERE FROZEN, SECOND TIME, DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS/ROTORS THAT WORE OUT. CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH BRAKING. *AK
DRIVER WENT TO RESUME CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH WAS SET AT 72MPH, WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE, REACHING SPEEDS OF 95 MPH, DRIVER HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITON IN ORDER TO STOP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 CHEVROLET G10
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHEVROLET G10 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHEVROLET G10
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHEVROLET G10
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET G10
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- 1994 CHEVROLET G10 — 2 complaints
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- 1997 CHEVROLET G10 — 11 complaints
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