1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

452

Owner Complaints

17 Crashes 12 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

The 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 has received a total of 452 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (67 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (24 complaints), and Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (21 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, potentially affecting up to 209,983 vehicles.

Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT

| 121,680 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

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Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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Owner Complaints for the 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

452 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 67 7 Crashes 1 Fire
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 24
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 21
Steering
Complaints: 18
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 17 1 Fire
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 15
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 13 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 11
Service Brakes
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 10
Electrical System
Complaints: 9 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 9 1 Fire
Suspension
Complaints: 9
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 8 6 Fires
Tires
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 6 4 Crashes 4 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 6
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 5
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 4
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 4
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 4
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 4
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 3
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 3
Seats
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 3
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 3
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 3
Visibility
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
Complaints: 1
Tiresbead
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
Wheelsmulti Piece
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11386327 | SEATS | | N/A miles
WHILE ADJUSTING MY POSITION IN THE DRIVER SEAT AFTER ENTERING THE TRUCK I FELT THE BACK OF THE SEAT ON THE RIGHT SIDE GIVE WAY. IT IS NOT BENT, THE SEAT FRAME IS BROKEN OR HAS COME LOOSE INSIDE. THE SEAT LEANS TO THE RIGHT PUTTING ME IN AN AWARD AND UNSAFE POSITION. I ONLY DRIVE IT WHEN I HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE. I AM 6'1" 214 LBS. SEAT IS OTHERWISE IN GOOD CONDITION.
#11162596 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 137,000 miles
TANK WAS REMOVE DUE GAS COMING ONTO GROUND WHEN ATTEMP TO PUMP GAS, COME TO FIND THERE WAS A CRACK AROUND THE NECK OFTANK, POOR WELDING JOB TO ATTACH NECK TO TANK. CRACKS ALONG SIDE OF WELDING JOB AND COST ME $1,000.00.
#10854157 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 100,000 miles
BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. I WAS LUCKY TO AVOID A COLLISION.
#10763606 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 200,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHEN TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL PUMP WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE VENT CONTROLS FAILED. THE BOLTS ON THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE REPLACED TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WHERE A WIRE FAILED CAUSING THE LIGHTING FOR THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
#10763606 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | | 200,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHEN TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL PUMP WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE VENT CONTROLS FAILED. THE BOLTS ON THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE REPLACED TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WHERE A WIRE FAILED CAUSING THE LIGHTING FOR THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

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Safety Rating for the 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

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

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