1998 Chevrolet Silverado: jerking or lurching

8 of the 279 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2017
11
2014
4
2013
1
2012
1
2011
1
2009
1
2008
3
2007
1
2006
3
2005
3
2004
9
2003
7
2002
8
2001
8
2000
18
1999
15
1998
8
1997
11
1996
2
1993
1

What owners say

Filed Mar 7, 2006 · Steering · 100,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated while making a slight turn in a curve, the steering wheel jerked making a sharper turn. This began in september 2005 and the dealership was unable to determine a problem. This progressively worsened. While driving 55 MPH, down a mountain, the steering wheel jerked causing the vehicle to hit a rock wall and the vehicle spun out of control. There was a police report taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard, where the insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled. Although, the seat belt was worn, the contact sustained minor injuries.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Brakes · PA

Dt: 1998 chevrolet silverado. The consumer states since the purchase of the vehicle the ABS brakes failed. It is the same recall 05v379000 as for the 1999-2002 gmc trucks. The problem has not been fixed. The mechanic suggests new parts need to be put in. The consumer does not feel he should pay for it. When the vehicle is stopped the pedal jerks and vibrates. It feels like they are slipping. The consumer states in the winter the brakes are worthless.

Filed Aug 18, 2002 · Suspension · KY

While driving the steering wheel will jerk to the side. This is very dangerous it wil really cause you to over correct and cause a very serious accident. I really would like to find out if this has been reported before or if there has been a recall on this particular model. Other than this problem we love the truck. Thanks for you consideration on this problem.

Filed Aug 9, 2001 · Steering · IL

When making a turn steering wheel will jerk either left or right. Vehicle has been repaired by dealer for the problem once. However, problem has reoccurred. *ak dealer replaced the power steering gear box, also consumer found oil on top of the steering box.

Filed Jan 24, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · IN

Consumer's brakes lock up & sometimes there's a jerking motion. Also, horn when it's cold comes on by itself. Dealer will be notified of the problems. More information will be added by consumer.

Filed Nov 5, 2000 · Steering · GA

Sreeing wheel jerks in right turns.feels like steering went out ,it is intermittent but a every day occurrence.

Filed Feb 17, 2000 · Brakes · WA

It started witin 1-2 months of purchase, I started having brake problems, since that time I have had my truck to the car dealer for repairs or all 4 brakes and other parts 100% replaced, on the last visit the dealer told me that I would have to pay 1/2 of the $600. Bill and the next time they would pay nothing. I just had my tires replace for the first time on 2/14/00 and les schwab told me my brakes were to a 10-15% balance left. With this inf. It will make it 5 times my brakes will have to be replaced and the dealer will do nothing. While sitting at a stop light and then try to go sometimes the brakes are locked up and it won't move, and other times when I need to stop even on dry pavement the anti lock will kick in and start jerking the truck around. I was told by the people at the attorney generals office I should contact you about this matter. I have sent an em to the chev dealer and directly to chev but have been ignored. I'm getting worried about the safety of my family and myself while being in this truck. Please help me where you can with this matter. Thank you dale harder.

Filed Sep 7, 1999 · Suspension · TX

The steering wheel would jerk. It feels like steering went out. The problem is intermittent, but an every day occurrence. Been to dealer & mechanic they could not locate cause of jerking. *ak