1998 CHEVROLET K SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 CHEVROLET K SERIES
The 1998 CHEVROLET K SERIES has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET K SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET K SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 CHEVROLET K SERIES
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET K SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE PAINT STARTED TO PEEL ON THE ROOF ABOUT 2 OR 3 YEARS AGO, HOWEVER, WE FELT WE WOULD WAIT TO REPAINT. THEN WE NOTICED THAT THE PAINT ON THE SIDE PANELS IN THE REAR ON BOTH DUALS IS PEELING. SO WE HAVE CALLED THE NUMBERS GIVEN HERE AND WROTE TO KURT RITTER GM GENERAL MANAGER. NO RESPONSE. THE ONLY THING WE HAVE BEEN TOLD IS THAT THIS TRUCK IS OUT OF WARRANTY. TOO BAD FOR YOU.
ERRATIC OPERATION OF BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES. REPORTING THIS TO NHTSA. *AK
ERRATIC OPERATION OF BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED BY DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. REPORTING THIS TO NHTSA. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 CHEVROLET K SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHEVROLET K SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHEVROLET K SERIES
General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 CHEVROLET K SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
990731003 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF NOISE FROM CLUTCH HOUSING, CLUTCH MAY NOT ENGAGE, CLUTCH DISC HUB CRACKED / BROKEN. *TT
990601003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON ENGINE KNOCKING NOISE. *TT
98867403 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A BUMP/ CLUNK UPON ACCELERATION. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHEVROLET K SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET K SERIES
- 1993 CHEVROLET K SERIES — 6 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET K SERIES — 3 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET K SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET K SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1997 CHEVROLET K SERIES — 6 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET K SERIES (current)
- 1999 CHEVROLET K SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET K SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2001 CHEVROLET K SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2002 CHEVROLET K SERIES — 0 complaints
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