1998 Chevrolet C/k Pickups
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 Chevrolet C/k Pickups. Newest first.
Certain sport utility vehicles, MINI vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. owner notification began on april 24, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Owner complaints
78 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
While driving the power steering gave a quick lock up and lost power steering took pump off and pulley and shaft fell out of pump. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Brake failure on 2 separate occasions due to brake line ruptures...once 6' below the master cylinder and 8 months later on a line to a rear brake. Both times lost the pedal. My truck IS a 1998 ck 1500 with virtually no body rot. I was surprised that #1 there was a complete loss of pedal and #2 a…
Brake failure on 2 separate occasions due to brake line ruptures...once 6' below the master cylinder and 8 months later on a line to a rear brake. Both times lost the pedal. My truck IS a 1998 ck 1500 with virtually no body rot. I was surprised that #1 there was a complete loss of pedal and #2 a second perforation occurred so soon. I will fill out the form for incident #1 ( july 2009) the other rupture was 23 mar 2010. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
My 1998 chevy silverado pickup truck had a brake line failure due to the brake line rusting out because the design has the brake line laying on top of a steel guard under the front of the truck where snow gathers rather easily and it IS almost impossible to inspect the line there. I rear ended…
My 1998 chevy silverado pickup truck had a brake line failure due to the brake line rusting out because the design has the brake line laying on top of a steel guard under the front of the truck where snow gathers rather easily and it IS almost impossible to inspect the line there. I rear ended another vehicle on a highway due to the line rupturing without any prior notice of leaking when I applied the brakes. I had my truck towed to a repair shop and they replaced the line. They discovered where the rupture was and said it IS a poor design of gm to place a line where it can rust out so easily without being detected. *Tr
- Visibility
I hate to sound repetitive ,but I also have a 1998 chevy silverado 4X4 that has a windshield wiper motor problem. I also think that gm should step-up and fix this problem because when it happens to so many of the same vehicles I feel as though it's a factory defect. This has been happening for a…
I hate to sound repetitive ,but I also have a 1998 chevy silverado 4X4 that has a windshield wiper motor problem. I also think that gm should step-up and fix this problem because when it happens to so many of the same vehicles I feel as though it's a factory defect. This has been happening for a long time. The truck doesn't have but 61,000 miles on it. I confronted them about it and they wouldn't help me out. That's why I have a toyota ,that's made in the USA, sitting in my driveway. god bless the USA !!! *Tr
- Steering
Steering: I am having problem with the steering when turning right during a long turn, it feels like I hit a patch of ice or like someone grab he steering wheel & jerk it to the right. this problem does not seem to be getting worst but I do not like the feel. someone who does not know about this problem when driving the truck could over steer. *tr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
1 windshield wipers intermentent. 2 very dangerous when driving in rain. 3 removed and replaced wipper motor circuit board and cover. *cn
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
My vehicle has the problem described in nhtsa campaign #05v379000. My antilock brakes activate at low speed making it difficult to stop my truck. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
I have a 1998 chevy pickup truck with anti-lock brakes. for the last 2 years, the anti-lock brakes would activate whenever the vehicle IS moving at speeds less than 10 mph; this makes it difficult when trying to stop at slow speeds. I recently found out that 1999 & 2000 chevy pickup trucks have a…
I have a 1998 chevy pickup truck with anti-lock brakes. for the last 2 years, the anti-lock brakes would activate whenever the vehicle IS moving at speeds less than 10 mph; this makes it difficult when trying to stop at slow speeds. I recently found out that 1999 & 2000 chevy pickup trucks have a recall for the same ABS problem that I am experiencing with my 1998 truck. I went to the dealer to discuss this recall with them and they said that it was caused by the speed sensor and that it was the same problem that the recall was addressing, but because my truck was a 1998, they could not do anything unless chevrolet gave them the ok. I went to chevrolet's customer service and they said they would not cover it under the recall. I talked to another owner of a 1998 chevy pickup and his truck had the same ABS problem. his solution to the problem was removing the ABS fuse. my concern IS that chevrolet has a known problem with the 1998 ABS system as well, but in the interest of saving money, they are not including it in their recall. I feel that since 1998 vehicles have the same anti-lock brake issues as the 1999 and 2000 vehicles, 1998 vehicles should be included in the recall as well. *nm
- Tires › Tread/belt
I have 4 bridgestone tires, dueler at 693, LT 285/75/16, on my vehicle. Last week one of them became severely defective and had some sort of separation inside it. I see that these tires were subject to a voluntary safety campaign, # 04t018000 that has apparently expired. I was certainly never…
I have 4 bridgestone tires, dueler at 693, LT 285/75/16, on my vehicle. Last week one of them became severely defective and had some sort of separation inside it. I see that these tires were subject to a voluntary safety campaign, # 04t018000 that has apparently expired. I was certainly never aware of this campaign or I would not have been risking my families safety with these tires without having them checked. I have had the tires approximately 2 1/2 years and apparently purchased them near or around the campaign dates. My question IS, do I have any recourse in this matter. I now have one very defective tire, and three more with ample tread but are not apparently safe to drive my family around on. I don't believe bridgestone did a very good job notifying the consumers of this campaign. *jb
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel · Electrical system › Wiring · Engine and engine cooling · Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Unit · Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system · Power train › Automatic transmission · Steering · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Truck stalls when driving at any speed without warning for no reason. Steering has sudden fast jerk to right then we have to over correct to left, hazard lights wouldn't turn off now they are not functional, driver side window has a mind of its own. Wiper fluid motor doesn't work, gas gauge doesn't…
Truck stalls when driving at any speed without warning for no reason. Steering has sudden fast jerk to right then we have to over correct to left, hazard lights wouldn't turn off now they are not functional, driver side window has a mind of its own. Wiper fluid motor doesn't work, gas gauge doesn't work it just vibrates really fast. There are wires in dash that have burn marks and other components are melted. Its amazing that this truck even runs! We have spent 1200 on this pile and still haven't even fixed any of these problems. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Windshield wipers will stop working creating a very dangerous situation.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS wheel sensor problems. Tsb released but no recall. Could cause serious accident. Brakes shutter when slowing down. Brought to dealership to have serviced but my warranty wouldn't cover due to tsb. Many complaints by other people online due to this problem. A $500.00 repair. Should be racalled. *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
The ABS braking system activates at low speeds while applying brakes. there IS a recall by gm for 1999 for the same issue. unfortunately, they tell me that a 1998 IS not involved as of yet. *Nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
I have a 1998 chevrolet pickup truck that periodically has the anti-lock brakes engage for no known reason when you are traveling at a slow speed and apply the brakes. this engagement of the ABS makes stopping the vehicle in a reasonable distance difficult. I have read about several people with…
I have a 1998 chevrolet pickup truck that periodically has the anti-lock brakes engage for no known reason when you are traveling at a slow speed and apply the brakes. this engagement of the ABS makes stopping the vehicle in a reasonable distance difficult. I have read about several people with this problem in these vehicles. it IS my understanding that there either IS a recall or may be a recall some be a recall on 1999 and later models of this vehicle in certain states. it appears to me that 1998 models of this truck may have the same problem that IS causing the possible recall I mentioned above. *Jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Sensor on driver front wheel not working right for last 3 years wheel will slide bad on wet ground gravel grass ect. Many close calls in last couple of years. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers stopped working several times. I seen this was a problem with many other vehicle years. Why didn't the 1998 models get included? The latest occurrence was 3/8/2006. I was driving down the freeway during a down pour and they just stopped. I had to work my way to the shoulder and…
Windshield wipers stopped working several times. I seen this was a problem with many other vehicle years. Why didn't the 1998 models get included? The latest occurrence was 3/8/2006. I was driving down the freeway during a down pour and they just stopped. I had to work my way to the shoulder and try to get them to start again. It's very scary when this happens at 60 miles per hour. Turning off the engine and starting it again gets them going again but other times I've had to tap on the wiper motor to get them started again. *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brakes engage on dry pavement when comming to a stop. This happens at every stop and increases stopping distance greatly. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Intake manifold leaking coolant. *Nm
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wiper washer works intermediately on my chevrolet ck 1500 pick-up. Same as on the 1996 model which was recalled due to bad connection on wiring. I have had wipers stop working in bad weather then start working again. *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Dt: the contact states there IS a nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. This vehicle IS experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it IS not included in the recall due to vin. the contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
The windshield wiper motor wouldn't turn off when switched off, and the speed could not be adjusted using the intermittent setting. it seemed to clear up hours after driving, but this could be a dangerous situation depending on the amount of rain and driving conditions. *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
I began to have trouble with my brakes in september of 2004. at very low speeds (under 5MPH) my anti lock brakes would start firing for no apparent reason. I took the vehicle into the shop and they cleaned the speed sensors on the ABS. a few weeks later, the ABS started to do the same thing…
I began to have trouble with my brakes in september of 2004. at very low speeds (under 5MPH) my anti lock brakes would start firing for no apparent reason. I took the vehicle into the shop and they cleaned the speed sensors on the ABS. a few weeks later, the ABS started to do the same thing again. I took the vehicle back in and they did some kind of test on the speed sensors. they reported back to me that one of the speed sensors had gone bad. they replaced the speed sensor at that time, oct 11, 2004. I have not had any problems since but have seen a report with certain vehicles being recalled for this problem. my vehicle IS not one that has been recalled but has the same problem described in the recall I read. how can you say wisconsin IS not part of the salt belt?? that seems ridiculous. *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Front rotor on chevrolet cheyenne 4 wheel drive pick-up separated into two parts. the inner section being the part where the lugs are.the outer section being the portion the brake pads ride on.inspection of the rotors shows an insufficent thickness in the metal of the rotor.this IS not an isolated…
Front rotor on chevrolet cheyenne 4 wheel drive pick-up separated into two parts. the inner section being the part where the lugs are.the outer section being the portion the brake pads ride on.inspection of the rotors shows an insufficent thickness in the metal of the rotor.this IS not an isolated incident. a friend of mine had the same thing happen to him.i replaced the rotors with new ones, but I was fortunate that I heard a noise at a toll booth as I pulled onto a high speed highway.i have the defective part. *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Brake pedal went to floor. Loss of rear brakes due to rusted, ruptured rear steel brake line. replaced rear steel brake line. *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
ABS brakes on 1998 gm c/k model pickups. *nm
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Driver door electrical fires
By letter dated march 19, 2003, the manufacturer notified nhtsa of the decision to initate a safety recall campaign on selected vehicles within the subject population.the campaign involves 507,000 c/k and M/L vehicles built during model years 1997-1998.the recall involves vehicle models with high incident rates and…
By letter dated march 19, 2003, the manufacturer notified nhtsa of the decision to initate a safety recall campaign on selected vehicles within the subject population.the campaign involves 507,000 c/k and M/L vehicles built during model years 1997-1998.the recall involves vehicle models with high incident rates and built at selected assembly plants.a contributing factor to the defect wasinherent variations in assembly conditions, worker skill levels andprocesses that exist from one assembly location to another.to remedy the defect, dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch.nhtsa has assigned campaign no. 03V-093 to the recall.
- Vacuum brake booster
Alleged that the vacuum brake booster can fail resulting in loss of brake effectiveness and extended stopping distances.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10001916Installing a fuse jumper harness to correct a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
- 10001595Electric outside rearview mirror switch short circuit.
- 623871The security lamp illuminates while driving; the engine cranks but will not start; and / or the engine starts then stalls and the security lamp IS flashing.
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