1998 Chevrolet C Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
17 complaints1 involved a crash
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock brake system, heavy vibration while applying the brakes. Father inlaw had same problem on his 1998 chevy truck. Was there a recall on this problem. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Dt*: the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet sheyenne. while driving around 7 mph during normal braking, the antilock brakes engaged without warning causing an accident. this occurs on all road conditions. the occupants were wearing seatbelts and no one was injured. the vehicle was taken to the dealership; they were unable to determine the problem. the manufacturer was alerted. *ak
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
The left tailgate support strap snapped. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Wiper motor works sporatically- was a cracked solder joint- was told not covered under recall because of year-1998, but seems to be an ongoing problem for chevy......
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
When turning left the power steering slipped without warning. *Ak the problem has occurred repeatedly but occurs less often when turning to the right. *nm
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal
4 axle seals replaced since life of vehicle. replaced both seals on 06/07/00 at 34,424 miles. replaced right rear seal on 01/09/01 at 38,598 miles. presently the right rear seal failed again saturated brakes with differential fluid rendering them inoperable. ts
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
Ball joint front passenger side IS wearing out, and IS about to break. dealership IS not willing to do anything. Please provide further information. *ak
- Suspension › Front
I was crusing along on the highway at approximately 55 mph when the vehicle suddenly began feeling rough. It quickly slowed down but was hard to control.*ak (tiresize: p265-75r16)
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Vbehicle experienced brake loss while applying brakes at 30 mph. vehicle taken to dealer, and informed of a brake booster failure, which repairs were made at consumer's cost.*ak *jb
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
A few days after purchase consumer noticed left and right rear seat belts do not retract, vehicle at chevrolet dealer at this time to install new belts.*ak
- Suspension › Front
My silverado has been into the dealership a total of 6 times . I feel the truch IS dangerous to drive as it "wanders" to the left and right at speeds from 30 mph and over. last time truck was in luby chevrolet in denver said "this IS as good as it's going to get" *ak
- Steering
At 35-50mph or faster steering has slips at about 1/4 turn left and right, more often to left, making truck move sharply to direction of turn.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brakes fading while going over bumps and rough surfaces. *Mjs
- Structure
While driving off the road vehicle was had damage near the fuel tank, and consumer had a concern in case of a fire. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer has had brakes replaced four times, and vehicle currently at dealer, and they still cannot find out what the problem IS. *ak
- Parking brake › Conventional
The consumer has been experiencing problems with emergency parking brake motor locked up. in addition, the parking brake light illuminates intermittently. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
While driving the vehicle loses steering and brakes without any warning. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak
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.
- 10004297Effect of steering box limiter adjustment on turning radius and possibility of power steering system damage due to improper adjustment. Various 1990-2004 models.
- 10000167Engine stall, no start, hard start condition.
- 6092348Failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leading to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard / no starts, hesitation, illumination of the service engine soon light.
- 6092333Some customers may comment that the black plastic housing around the outside rear view mirror turns chalky or IS dull in color.
- 6091427Some customers may comment on hard, no, or slow start, backfire or kickback during crank / start, grinding or unusual noises during crank, diagnostic trouble code p0338.
- 6089206Special policy adjustment covering the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) failure condition.
- 6089156Concerns with intermittent multifunction alarm activation.
- 6088963Some owners may complain that of noise from the clutch housing, clutch may not engage, clutch disc hub cracked / broken.
- 6088943Conditions with front doors difficult to open; not staying open; and doors are noisy and / or binding when opended.
- 634850Some customers and dealers may comment on accelerated uneven brake pad wear on some vehicle with four-piston fixed caliper rear disc brakes.
- 632346Subject regarding revised drum brakes component specifications for pickup and utility models.
- 632332Subject regarding revised drum brakes component specifications.
- 629530Subject regarding service diagnosis/recommendations for inoperative air conditioning systems.
- 628945Some customers and dealers may comment on accelerated uneven brake pad wear on F6-7 medium duty tilt cab models and H6-7 conventional medium duty models.
- 628938Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine.
- 628925Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle orhard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel inujector (scpi) poppet valve(s).
- 628910Special policy adjustment for vehicles experiencing a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leading to complaints of poor performance of fuel economy, hard/ no starts, hesitation, as well as illumination of the service engine soon light.
- 628905Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight.
- 627790Information regarding fuel transfer pump inoperative.
- 627737Information regarding correct vehicle application for eaton. 1990-2002 chevrolet and GMC c-series conventional and t-series tilt cab medium duty models.
- 627626Information regarding poor ride quality. (H6-7 c-series conventional medium duty models).
- 624078Some customers may comment on excessive engine vibration at idle on various 1998 - 2001 medium duty models including chevrolet and GMC f models.
- 623445Some customers may comment on inoperative secondary fuel tank transfer pumps.
- 623426Technical service bulletin regarding fuel transfer pump inoperative.
- 619242This message concerns certain 1997 through 2001 medium duty trucks with spicer seven speed manual transmissions exhibiting heavy vibration that increases with speed and / or an oil leak and / or a cracked engine block.
- 617754Some vehicles equipped with bendix ABS air brakes have a condition in which the vehicle may have unwanted temporary ABS activation at low speeds.
- 616390Service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle, or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). The deposit build-up may cause injector poppets to stick closed.
- 616378Experiencing an engine ticking sound coming from the engine compartment while the vehicles IS being driven.
- 616354Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code p0446 code set.
- 615108Product recall campaign to inspect c extended cab pickups and 4-door utilities exhibiting a condition in which the rear brake front pipe may contact the left front fender wheelhouse inner panel just above the chassis frame.
- 615102Some c extended cab pickups and 4-door utilities vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the rear brake front pipe may contact the left front fender wheelhouse inner panel just above the chassis frame.
- 615080Information pertaining to new transmission calibrations.
- 615078Some vehicles may set a false obd II with diagnostic trouble code p1404.
- 614397Some owners may comment on an engine stall or a slight surge at a stop or when the transmission IS shifted into drive or reverse.
- 613602Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. **Mr
- 612133Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s).
- 611250Metal contamination may be found in the fuel filter and filter housing on vehicles with 6.5L diesel engines.
- 609762Some vehicles that are registered in california, equipped with a 4.3L, 5.0L or 5.7L engine and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start.
- 609743General motors began providing child restrain seat top tether hardware packages to customers in the united states who requested them.
- 609709Subject regarding a hard, no start or excessive gray or white smoke condition on start up after recent glow plug replacement.
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