This is an ongoing problem for several years. My battery has side mounted terminals. Each time the temperature goes up or down the positive post becomes loose. Most times it is a problem as I start the vehicle. When I turn the key the engine begins to start, then it shuts down due to lack of electrical power. Twice in the past week it has shut down while traveling down the road, once in the middle of I-83, during rush hour in downtown harrisburg, pa. Over the last few years it has, on several occasions, "hiccupped" several times while I was driving. I have tightened the screw-in post down (twice) to the point where I have rounded the hex head off and the wrench jumped off the head but, it continues to come loose. I spoke with an auto parts store and they recommended an adhesive, which I tried. It still came loose. I have even changed out the battery but, still the problem exists. This was a very popular year for chevy w/t pick up trucks. I cannot imagine these problems have not been involved in recalls before now. The obvious fix is to replace the battery with one that has top mount posts. I would also have to replace the cables. Why should I have to pay that when this is obviously a design flaw?
1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems
18 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 10,000.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 10,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine: gasoline6
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys3
- Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2
- Exhaust system2
- Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
- Engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger1
- Cooling system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Exhaust manifold bolts breaking leaving studs in the heads, heating up engine compartments, releases carbon monoxide, affects o2 sensor and catalytic converter. Will not pass emissions in some states. Gm not standing behind this 1999-2008 issue. It is a safety issue and is expensive to fix. Gm mechanics denying any such issues. Please check- in to this. Our whole fleet and our personal trucks affected by this.
1998 chevrolet, k1500,4x4, 5.7 vortec at about 40,000 miles had to have intake manifold gasket replaced, windshield wiper motor works and then doesn't,master cylinder has failed twice,d/s electric window works and then doesn't and rear turn signal housing and connection on right side keeps failing, not bulb! Also leak resulting in loss of coolant from reservoir, in the middle of underneath vehicle. Bought new!
My boyfriend(mario diego) and I (carmenia) purchased a 1998 chevy tahoe. From brooks motor company on april 1,2005. From april 1 to june 29,2005. The tahoe had to be returned to brooks motor service center 8 to 9 different times for repairs. Now my car rear end has broke and not drivable.
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. After picking the vehicle up from the dealership vehicle caught on fire at approximately 10:00 am, 2 days later. Consumer contacted the manufacturer and the dealer, and was told that the cause of the fire was undetermined, and that there was nothing that the manufacturer was libel for which could have caused the fire.
The belt tensioner came apart, causing loss of power steering and no air conditioning. *mjs (original report 557308)
The belt tensioner came apart, causing loss of power steering and no air conditioning. *mjs (original report 557308)
The belt tensioner came apart, causing loss of power steering and no air conditioning. *mjs (original report 557308)
Engine knocks when left running in morning, to warm up engine.
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Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have engine problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the engine of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 10,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have bad engine?
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years with the most engine complaints are 2021 (453 complaints), 2019 (424 complaints) and 2022 (281 complaints).
Other 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Brakes 122Visibility 59Steering 46Transmission 26Electrical 23Suspension 17Acceleration 15Body 15Fuel system 12Tires 12Seat belts 10Seats 10Airbags 7Lights 7Locks 4Wheels 3Driver assistance 1
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