Failure of intake manifold gasket causing loss of coolant at 42000 miles and again at 90008 miles.
The worst 1998 Chevrolet Express problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires6
- Brakes4
- Body3
- Seat belts3
- Engine2
Problems by type
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- Tires6
- Brakes4
- Body3
- Seat belts3
- Engine2
- Fuel system2
- Suspension2
- Electrical1
- Locks1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.
- Risk
- If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.
Recall number 98V033000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Chevrolet Express 64
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable...
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios...
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable...
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after...
What 1998 Chevrolet Express owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The passenger side door hinge broke completely off without excessive force being applied. The dealership indicated this occurred because the door was not frequently used. In an attempt to repair the hinge, the dealership made the problem worse. *ak the dealership stated the pin seized up due to no lubrication.
The door hinges froze up after a period of time. The consumer had to use excessive force to close the door which caused the door to be misaligned. *jb ph
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the rear axle failed causing oil to link from the vehicle. Dealer notified ts
Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified ts
Smelled gasoline and saw fuel dripping from side and bottom of van...van sputtered to stop, lost power steering but was able to coast to closed garage parking lot...determined plastic fuel line was punctured--they told me part(fuel line) was discontinued!??
I noticed a continuous tire thump" and stopped the vehical and checked the tires. The left front tire had a flat spot in the center of the tread, about 2in x 1.5 in. There were no other abnormatities. After traveling about 30 more miles the "thump" got alot more apparent and I heard a loud "clinking" noise. I stopped and inspected the tire and found the tread was separating from the tire over about a 12 in. Of length where the steel belt stops at the side wall. The tread was still intact. I beleive that if I had not stopped when I did that total seperation of the tread would have occured within the next mile or so. I have the tire if you need to inspect it and/or I can send you photos .*ak (dot number: vn1181a098 tiresize: lt 245/ 75)
Air temperature 100 degrees fahrenheit, air pressure in tire checked at 80 psi cold, speed 60mph. This is the third tire of this size and make, made in canada. This one and other two had about 9 to 10 thousand miles on the road. Each suffered a tread separation. Others had odi#735190. *ak (dot number: tpc 2012ms tiresize: 24575r16 e)
The problem is in buckle failures and retractor failures. Riverside vans (conversion co.) said they have had no problems with these belts. I have had 4 failures. Mfr. Is atwood mobile products.
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Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Express
Is the 1998 Chevrolet Express reliable?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Express, 1.5 times a typical Express model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Chevrolet Express?
Tires, with 6 complaints. Next is brakes (4).
How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet Express have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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