1998 Chevrolet Pickup problems

Filed Dec 2, 2010 · Acceleration · 166,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet pick-up. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the contact to shut the vehicle off while still in drive. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle continued to accelerate abnormally. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the sudden acceleration and the manufacturer stated that because the vehicle was not under warranty they could provide no assistance. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact stated the failure could have caused a serious crash. The failure mileage was 166,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2009 · Brakes · 113,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet pick up. While driving between 5-10 MPH and coming to a slow stop, the antilock braking system would not stop the vehicle. The failure mostly occurs when coming to a stop. The contact previously changed the entire brakes and lines, but the failure still persists. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for repair. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed Apr 2, 2008 · Wheels · AZ

I bought 4 after market custom wheels for my 1998 chevrolet 4wheel drive p/u truck from american racing products, in 2003, 2 have cracked, and now they are willing to put a cheaper set of wheels on my truck, not to my liking, I've asked for better designed wheel, almost the same price and the want me to pay over $300.00 difference that is not I feel fair to me. I am glad there was no accident,yet.

Filed Mar 16, 2007 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · FL

Tl*- the contact stated that the replacement AC delco battery model # 78-6yr for the 1998 chevrolet pickup with 30,000 failure mileage leaks acid. Certain AC delco batteries manufactured in 2000 and 2001 with side posts terminal had the potential to leak acid through the terminals. This failure has the potential to corrode frames, sheet metal, brake lines, battery leads and fuel lines. The current mileage was 40,000.*ak update *4/23/07tr

Filed Dec 9, 2004 · Brakes · PA

When the consumer attempted to park the vehicle, the brakes failed causing the vehicle not to stop. The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told the brake line had rusted. *jb...

Filed Dec 1, 2004 · Body · OH

Liftgate cables broke twice. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for repairs both times , but the problem recurred. Manufacturer was contacted.

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Visibility · OK

While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility to the driver. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it home. The driver contacted the dealer and was informed that the windshield wiper motor needed probably needed to be replaced.

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Visibility · 141,000 miles · OK

While driving in a rain storm. The windshield wipers completely stopped working. The consumer had to get out of the vehicle to lift the hood and hit the wiper motor or move the wiper to make them work. . Please provide any further information.

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · TX

Something that is connected to the body of the vehicle is coming in contacting with the fuel tank creating a hole. This problem has occurred twice. There is a recall by the chevrolet mfr. However, this make and model is not included. *mr the second failure occurred 10 months after the first. The consumer was told that there was not recall on the vehicle.

Filed Mar 26, 2004 · Tires · 50,000 miles · TX

Consumer stated while driving felt a jerk, consumer pulled to the side, got out, and discovered that tire tread shredded. These tires replaced the original ones which were on recall. Tires had about 50,000 miles on them.