1998 Chevrolet Express
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1998 Chevrolet Express. Newest first.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. one or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" and, if found, replace the rotor.
Owner complaints
23 complaints2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Failure of intake manifold gasket causing loss of coolant at 42000 miles and again at 90008 miles. *nm
- Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
The passenger side door hinge broke completely off without excessive force being applied. the dealership indicated this occurred because the door was not frequently used. in an attempt to repair the hinge, the dealership made the problem worse. *ak the dealership stated the pin seized up due to no lubrication. *Jb
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
The door hinges froze up after a period of time. The consumer had to use excessive force to close the door which caused the door to be misaligned. *jb ph *jb
- Suspension › Rear
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the rear axle failed causing oil to link from the vehicle. Dealer notified ts
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified ts
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Smelled gasoline and saw fuel dripping from side and bottom of van...van sputtered to stop, lost power steering but was able to coast to closed garage parking lot...determined plastic fuel line was punctured--they told me part(fuel line) was discontinued!??
- Tires › Tread/belt
I noticed a continuous tire thump" and stopped the vehical and checked the tires. The left front tire had a flat spot in the center of the tread, about 2IN x 1.5 in. There were no other abnormatities. After traveling about 30 more miles the "thump" got alot more apparent and I heard a loud…
I noticed a continuous tire thump" and stopped the vehical and checked the tires. The left front tire had a flat spot in the center of the tread, about 2IN x 1.5 in. There were no other abnormatities. After traveling about 30 more miles the "thump" got alot more apparent and I heard a loud "clinking" noise. I stopped and inspected the tire and found the tread was separating from the tire over about a 12 in. Of length where the steel belt stops at the side wall. the tread was still intact. I beleive that if I had not stopped when I did that total seperation of the tread would have occured within the next mile or so. I have the tire if you need to inspect it and/or I can send you photos .*ak (dot number: vn1181a098 tiresize: LT 245/ 75)
- Tires › Tread/belt
Air temperature 100 degrees fahrenheit, air pressure in tire checked at 80 psi cold, speed 60mph. This IS the third tire of this size and make, made in canada. This one and other two had about 9 to 10 thousand miles on the road. Each suffered a tread separation. Others had odi#735190. *Ak (dot number: tpc 2012ms tiresize: 24575r16 e)
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The problem IS in buckle failures and retractor failures. riverside vans (conversion co.) said they have had no problems with these belts. I have had 4 failures. mfr. IS atwood mobile products. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Tires
While traveling at highway speed vehicle was shaking out of control. Pulled over and noticed tire had a blowout.*ak consumer states tire peeled back and belt separated.*jb
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Various seat belts (retractors and buckles) have failed. conversion by riverside vans, colon, mi. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Engine shakes and rattles, engine light illuminates, vehicle stalled while traveling 60 mph, vehicle has been in repair shop due to fuel injector failure, however problem still persists. side cargo door will not latch at bottom, dealer stated right side rear door latch link was misaligned. *slc
- Tires
I was driving on the interstate with 14 passengers when I felt the van start to ride rough and then felt a flapping from rear of vehicle. I then pulled off the road to find the tire had completely shredded the outer layer, but did not blow out.*ak (tiresize: 245/75r16)( dot number: tire size: 245/75r16 )
- Tires › Tread/belt
My wife was driving on the freeway bring her car pool home with six children. She heard a loud thumping sound occur all of a sudden. The tire did not burst but we lost a significant portion of the tread. We have had the tires replaced with goodyear tires. The same day this happened we heard these…
My wife was driving on the freeway bring her car pool home with six children. She heard a loud thumping sound occur all of a sudden. The tire did not burst but we lost a significant portion of the tread. We have had the tires replaced with goodyear tires. The same day this happened we heard these tires were also being investigated. We still have the tires in our possession. (Dot number: vn11b1a307 tiresize: lt245/75r1)
- Tires
I had some vibration then the tire tread peeled off and hit the side of the van. II drove on the remaing air bladder till I could get the tire replaced. The dot number I gve you IS not from the damaged tire but 1 of the original 5 tires that came with the vehicle.( dot number: vn11b1a058 tire size: lt24575r16 )
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Ongoing problem with excessive wear within the inside of brake pads. Total of 7 sets of pads have been replaced within a year. Dealer notified, and was unable to resolve the problems. Provide further details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Pads are wearing out from the inside without any warning given. Because pads from outside do not wear out, sensor cannot warn the driver .pads were replaced 7 times within 12 months, and dealer could determine the cause. *Ak
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Exterior rearview mirrors shake so violently that driver cannot judge the distance of other vehicles. the problem was reported to the dealership and manufacturer. Dealer was not able to correct this problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Front brakes wear prematurly inside pads wear before outside pads, therefore the rotors will grind before they squeel for warning
- Suspension › Front
When driving on a bumpy road or making a right turn the car makes a 'honking' noice in front. *ak( dot number: M3DD tire size: p235/75r15 )
- Seat belts
Both shoulder belts for the back bench seat were not bolted to the van floor. dealer correctd problem by adding washer and nuts on each of the bolts. Owner does not feel that washers and nuts were big enough to correct problem. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
While driving the vehicle about 25 mph, there was a fire under the dashboard. Driver was able to put out fire. Van was checked by dealership. fire was caused by a displacement of the box in the wiring for the automatic locking system. dealer refuses to accept responsibility since they did not install the part that caused the fire. *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.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10237671This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10226382This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10178353This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10162149This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 10161004This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 10160637This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to remove or disable the Bi-Fuel Compressed Natural Gas system. General Motors does not condone the removal of the original equipped Compressed Natural Gas systems.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10137901This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10129088This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 10115093This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to remove or disable the Bi-Fuel Compressed Natural Gas system. General Motors does not condone the removal of the original equipped Compressed Natural Gas systems.
- 10114947This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10114924This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10113364This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 10113258This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Technician will need to check for an incorrect or non-existent VIN number in modules that require them. Technician should ensure that all modules that are replaced are programmed per currently published Service Information. Technician should also check the Sensing and Diagnostic Module part number if it was replaced.
- 10112585This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have an Antilock Braking System/ Traction Control System Malfunction Indicator Lamp are on or other various electrical issues. Technician should inspect the braided ground strap from the engine to the frame.
- 10112546This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 10096073This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator IS illuminated. If you have duplicated the customers concern and found diagnostic trouble code p0894 or p1870 set in the transmission control module please contact general motors technical assistance center.
- 10082506This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
- 10078876This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost IS not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 10021450Reduced steering effort (diagnose/replace steering wheel position sensor).
- 10020952Side cargo door IS hard to open. Install new hinge pins.
- 10017191Supplement to bulletin 99-06-04-047a for fuel system cleaning.
- 10017184Water intrusion at right or left a-pillar.
- 10016711Anti-lock braking system (ABS) light on speedometer may be erratic. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0055 c0235 c0236 or c0237 stored in the ebcm. 1998-2008 all chevrolet, GMC, buick, and oldsmobile mid-sized trucks and utilities. 1998-2008 all chevrolet, GMC, and cadillac full sized trucks and utilities. Updated on 09/20/07.
- 10013491Turn signal flash too fast, opposite side dim.
- 10012599Revised diagnostic trouble code p0236.
- 10012160Use of correct installation procedure for loose hubcap assembly. This service bulletin replaces 030310002.
- 10010656Prndl light up with key out of ignition and door open.
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