Anti-lock brake system, heavy vibration while applying the brakes. Father inlaw had same problem on his 1998 chevy truck. Was there a recall on this problem.
The worst 1998 Chevrolet C Series problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes7
- Steering3
- Suspension3
- Body2
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
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- Brakes7
- Steering3
- Suspension3
- Body2
- Seat belts1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Chevrolet C Series 66
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Effect of steering box limiter adjustment on turning radius and possibility of power steering system...
- Engine stall, no start, hard start condition
- Some customers and dealers may comment on accelerated uneven brake pad wear on some vehicle with...
- Subject regarding service diagnosis/recommendations for inoperative air conditioning systems
- Subject regarding revised drum brakes component specifications
- Subject regarding revised drum brakes component specifications for pickup and utility models
- Special policy adjustment for vehicles experiencing a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection...
- Some customers and dealers may comment on accelerated uneven brake pad wear on F6-7 medium duty tilt cab...
- Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight
- Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle orhard start due to a deposit...
What 1998 Chevrolet C Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet sheyenne. While driving around 7 MPH during normal braking, the antilock brakes engaged without warning causing an accident. This occurs on all road conditions. The occupants were wearing seatbelts and no one was injured. The vehicle was taken to the dealership; they were unable to determine the problem. The manufacturer was alerted.
The left tailgate support strap snapped. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Wiper motor works sporatically- was a cracked solder joint- was told not covered under recall because of year-1998, but seems to be an ongoing problem for chevy......
When turning left the power steering slipped without warning. *ak the problem has occurred repeatedly but occurs less often when turning to the right.
4 axle seals replaced since life of vehicle. Replaced both seals on 06/07/00 at 34,424 miles. Replaced right rear seal on 01/09/01 at 38,598 miles. Presently the right rear seal failed again saturated brakes with differential fluid rendering them inoperable. Ts
Ball joint front passenger side is wearing out, and is about to break. Dealership is not willing to do anything. Please provide further information.
Vbehicle experienced brake loss while applying brakes at 30 MPH. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed of a brake booster failure, which repairs were made at consumer's cost.*ak
I was crusing along on the highway at approximately 55 MPH when the vehicle suddenly began feeling rough. It quickly slowed down but was hard to control.*ak (tiresize: p265-75r16)
A few days after purchase consumer noticed left and right rear seat belts do not retract, vehicle at chevrolet dealer at this time to install new belts.
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Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet C Series
Is the 1998 Chevrolet C Series reliable?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet C Series, 8.5 times a typical C Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Chevrolet C Series?
Brakes, with 7 complaints. Next is steering (3).
How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet C Series have?
No recalls on record.
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