1998 CHEVROLET PICKUP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

60

Owner Complaints

7 Crashes 2 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1998 CHEVROLET PICKUP

The 1998 CHEVROLET PICKUP has received a total of 60 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (10 complaints), Tires (5 complaints), and Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET PICKUP

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 CHEVROLET PICKUP, potentially affecting up to 1,921 vehicles.

Recall 08E050000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 1,921 vehicles affected

Defect: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

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Owner Complaints for the 1998 CHEVROLET PICKUP

60 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET PICKUP. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 10 2 Crashes
Tires
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Hubs
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10223194 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | | N/A miles
I BOUGHT 4 AFTER MARKET CUSTOM WHEELS FOR MY 1998 CHEVROLET 4WHEEL DRIVE P/U TRUCK FROM AMERICAN RACING PRODUCTS, IN 2003, 2 HAVE CRACKED, AND NOW THEY ARE WILLING TO PUT A CHEAPER SET OF WHEELS ON MY TRUCK, NOT TO MY LIKING, I'VE ASKED FOR BETTER DESIGNED WHEEL, ALMOST THE SAME PRICE AND THE WANT ME TO PAY OVER $300.00 DIFFERENCE THAT IS NOT I FEEL FAIR TO ME. I AM GLAD THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT,YET. *TR
#10223194 | WHEELS | | N/A miles
I BOUGHT 4 AFTER MARKET CUSTOM WHEELS FOR MY 1998 CHEVROLET 4WHEEL DRIVE P/U TRUCK FROM AMERICAN RACING PRODUCTS, IN 2003, 2 HAVE CRACKED, AND NOW THEY ARE WILLING TO PUT A CHEAPER SET OF WHEELS ON MY TRUCK, NOT TO MY LIKING, I'VE ASKED FOR BETTER DESIGNED WHEEL, ALMOST THE SAME PRICE AND THE WANT ME TO PAY OVER $300.00 DIFFERENCE THAT IS NOT I FEEL FAIR TO ME. I AM GLAD THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT,YET. *TR
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR RELAY MALFUNCTIONED,CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO STOP FUNCTIONING. ALSO, MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET LEAKED ANTIFREEZE, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE PREVIOUS YEAR MAKE/MODEL WITH THE SAME PROBLEM HAVE BEEN RECALLED. *SC
#10042567 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | | N/A miles
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR RELAY MALFUNCTIONED,CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO STOP FUNCTIONING. ALSO, MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET LEAKED ANTIFREEZE, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE PREVIOUS YEAR MAKE/MODEL WITH THE SAME PROBLEM HAVE BEEN RECALLED. *SC
#10040534 | VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | | N/A miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK

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Safety Rating for the 1998 CHEVROLET PICKUP

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHEVROLET PICKUP in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHEVROLET PICKUP

General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 CHEVROLET PICKUP. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

868307 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE SCREW THAT SECURES THE LEFT AND CENTER INSULATOR PANELS TOGETHER, UNDERNEATH THE I/P ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE MAY PULL THE ONE PUSH/INSERT NUT OUT OF THE CENTER INSULATOR PANEL CAUSING, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL(I/P) INSULATOR PANEL TO RATTLE. YD

NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHEVROLET PICKUP

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

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