The water pump developed a leak. Upon replacing both the pump and thermostat, the engine began to overheat. It was determined that the head gasket had failed and I was told by the mechanic this is a very common problem in cavaliers.
The worst 1998 Chevrolet Conventional problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine4
- Brakes3
- Body2
- Lights2
- Visibility2
Problems by type
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- Engine4
- Brakes3
- Body2
- Lights2
- Visibility2
- Fuel system1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1998 Chevrolet Conventional owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While braking the vehicle felt as if it had lifted off the ground about a foot then pulled violently to the right. *nm fumes and smoke were coming from the wheels front and back, the vehicle was using 2 or more quarts of oil per week, out of alignment, A/C compressor makes noise as if it were a bad pulley bearing, the center console was broken, the crew cab outside lights never worked, the vehicle needed new front brake pads prematurely, the rear end leaked, the rear end wheel seperated about two inches out of position, the water pump was inoperative, the wipers failed during a rain storm, upper and lower pulleys failed at seperate times, radiator exploded sending anti freeze all over the engine. The consumer requested reimbursement.
When braking consumer would lose power steering. *ak shortly after the consumer had taken possession of the vehicle steering problems started. When the brakes were applied the steering would lock, bind at low speeds when the brakes were applied, get stiff when backing and turning. The dealer was not able to diagnose the problem. The pressure built in the braking system caused the master cylinder to leak and pressure built up and blew the top off the master cylinder which caused the front brakes to wear out. The seats were wearing badly at the edges on both sides.
Swing open door on left side broke completely off the hinges, and other door was showing signs of the same problem. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Oil filter housing failed. Yh
Brake cylinder failed. Yh
Plug for security system failed. Yh
Transmission failed.
Water pump failed.
Turn signal light works with trailer hooked up, but without use of trailer, turn signals do not work.
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Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional
Is the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional, 10.0 times a typical Conventional model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional?
Engine and cooling, with 4 complaints. Next is brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional have?
No recalls on record.
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