1998 CHEVROLET S SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 CHEVROLET S SERIES
The 1998 CHEVROLET S SERIES has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (3 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET S SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET S SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 CHEVROLET S SERIES
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET S SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED AND STOPPED FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS AND NOW TOTALLY STOPPED RAINING HARD AND ALSO CAUSED A WRECK TRUCK IN GOOD CONDITION ONLY 50,000 MILES. *TR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED AND STOPPED FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS AND NOW TOTALLY STOPPED RAINING HARD AND ALSO CAUSED A WRECK TRUCK IN GOOD CONDITION ONLY 50,000 MILES. *TR
ENGINE SEIZED UP WITH NO WARNING THROWING ROCKER ARM OUT THROUGH ENGINE BLOCK. TRUCK TOWED TO GM DEALERSHIP. OVER TWO YEARS LATER, THE TRUCK IS STILL AT GM DEALER. CUSTOMER AWAITING ESTIMATE OF REPAIR.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER RECLINER HANDLE BOTH GET STOCK AND WILL NOT FUNCTION WHEN PULLED AND THEN BREAKS. THIS HAS HAPPEN TO ME 1 TIME IN A 98 S10 SINGLE CAB PLUS THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD JUST HAD IT REPLACED 2 MONTHS AGO. IT ALSO HAPPEN TWO TIMES ON MY OTHER 98 S10 EXT CAB. I BELIEVE THIS A RISK BECAUSE ONES THE HANDLE BREAK U CANT ADJUST THE SEAT TO SIT UP RIGHT GM SHOULD HAVE THIS RECALLED AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT THE VEHICLES THAT ARE AFFECTED ARE 1998-2003 CHEVROLET S10 (ALL MODELS), 1998-2003 GMC SONOMA (ALL MODELS) AND ANY CAR MADE BY GM WITH THE SAME INTERIOR STYLE. *NLM
WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATION HAS BECOME VERY UNRELIABLE. STARTED OUT JUST BEING A PROBLEM IN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING BUT HAS PROGRESSED TO ALL SETTINGS. SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL NO MATTER WHAT I TRY AND OTHER TIMES THEY WILL NOT SHUT OFF. A FRIEND HAD HER OLDER TRUCK RECALLED BECAUSE OF THIS AND IT'S STILL A PROBLEM ON THE NEWER UNITS I GUESS. *LA
Safety Rating for the 1998 CHEVROLET S SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHEVROLET S SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHEVROLET S SERIES
General Motors, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 CHEVROLET S SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
990850014 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
CONCERNS WITH DRIVER / PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTER SWITCH BEZEL AT SEAT WILL NOT STAY FASTENED. *TT
98053 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN FOR PICKUP AND UTILITY MODEL VEHICLES BUILT WITH LOW LEVELS OF REAR AXLE OIL. *TT
98053 — SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHCLES MAY EXPERIENCE REAR AXLE OIL LEVEL LOW. *YC
98120 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION. *YC
876521 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SLOW CRANKING SPEED, EXTENDED CRANKING TIME, DTC P1626, HARD STARTING.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHEVROLET S SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET S SERIES
- 1994 CHEVROLET S SERIES — 11 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET S SERIES — 2 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET S SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1998 CHEVROLET S SERIES (current)
- 1999 CHEVROLET S SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2000 CHEVROLET S SERIES — 5 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET S SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2002 CHEVROLET S SERIES — 3 complaints
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