1998 CHEVROLET VAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
18
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 CHEVROLET VAN
The 1998 CHEVROLET VAN has received a total of 18 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift (2 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET VAN
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET VAN. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 CHEVROLET VAN
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET VAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentotherlabels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemslines And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsmidrear Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE A RECALL ABOUT BRAKE LINE HOSE ,BUT LAST NOVEMBER MY BRAKE LINE HOSE WAS CUT WITH THE WHEEL I CALL GM MOTOR ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. IF CAN GET REFUND OR CHANGE WHEEL SIZE I TRY TO REPLACE WHEELS TO EXPENSE I THINK GM NEED TO REPLACE FOR FREE TO NEXT SIZE DUE TO CLOSE TO THE WHEEL. *TR
I HAVE A RECALL ABOUT BRAKE LINE HOSE ,BUT LAST NOVEMBER MY BRAKE LINE HOSE WAS CUT WITH THE WHEEL I CALL GM MOTOR ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. IF CAN GET REFUND OR CHANGE WHEEL SIZE I TRY TO REPLACE WHEELS TO EXPENSE I THINK GM NEED TO REPLACE FOR FREE TO NEXT SIZE DUE TO CLOSE TO THE WHEEL. *TR
DT: ON THE PASSENGER'S SEAT NEXT TO THE SLIDING POWER DOOR TWO PINS THAT GO IN THE FRONT AND THEY IN THE BACK IN THE FLOOR HAVE A STRAP TO REMOVE SEATS, AND PUT THE SEAT BACK IN, BUT THE REAR LATCHES AREN'T HOLDING THE SEAT . *AK
TIRE JACK FAILURE. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE FLAT TIRE WHEN THE JACK FAILED. REFER TO: 10006178 *SCC
1997 CHEVROLET SW THIS IS ACTUALLY A CONVERSION VAN NOT A STATION WAGON. THE CONVERSION PACKAGE HAS BEEN PLAGUED WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE CONVERSION PACKAGE CAME WITH A BRIGHT ORANGE CONSUMER ALERT STICKER. IT ADVISED CONSUMERS TO CONSULT DEALERSHIP FOR DETAILS. *JB
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Safety Rating for the 1998 CHEVROLET VAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHEVROLET VAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHEVROLET VAN
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 CHEVROLET VAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
99007 — POWER TRAIN
SUBJECT REGARDING INCORRECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CALIBRATION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHEVROLET VAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET VAN
- 1993 CHEVROLET VAN — 19 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET VAN — 11 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET VAN — 31 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET VAN — 46 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET VAN — 41 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET VAN (current)
- 1999 CHEVROLET VAN — 19 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET VAN — 36 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET VAN — 22 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET VAN — 12 complaints
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