1998 Chevrolet Pickup
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup. Newest first.
K2 motor IS recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Owner complaints
74 complaints6 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet pick-up. the contact stated while driving 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the contact to shut the vehicle off while still in drive. the contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle continued to accelerate abnormally. The contact called the…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet pick-up. the contact stated while driving 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the contact to shut the vehicle off while still in drive. the contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle continued to accelerate abnormally. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the sudden acceleration and the manufacturer stated that because the vehicle was not under warranty they could provide no assistance. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the contact stated the failure could have caused a serious crash. the failure mileage was 166,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet pick up. while driving between 5-10 mph and coming to a slow stop, the antilock braking system would not stop the vehicle. the failure mostly occurs when coming to a stop. the contact previously changed the entire brakes and lines, but the failure still persists. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for repair. the failure mileage was 113,000.
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer · Wheels
I bought 4 after market custom wheels for my 1998 chevrolet 4wheel drive p/u truck from american racing products, in 2003, 2 have cracked, and now they are willing to put a cheaper set of wheels on my truck, not to my liking, I've asked for better designed wheel, almost the same price and the want me to pay over $300.00 difference that IS not I feel fair to me. I am glad there was no accident,yet. *tr
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
TL*- the contact stated that the replacement ac delco battery model # 78-6yr for the 1998 chevrolet pickup with 30,000 failure mileage leaks acid. certain ac delco batteries manufactured in 2000 and 2001 with side posts terminal had the potential to leak acid through the terminals. this failure…
TL*- the contact stated that the replacement ac delco battery model # 78-6yr for the 1998 chevrolet pickup with 30,000 failure mileage leaks acid. certain ac delco batteries manufactured in 2000 and 2001 with side posts terminal had the potential to leak acid through the terminals. this failure has the potential to corrode frames, sheet metal, brake lines, battery leads and fuel lines. the current mileage was 40,000.*ak update *4/23/07tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
When the consumer attempted to park the vehicle, the brakes failed causing the vehicle not to stop. the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told the brake line had rusted. *jb...*ak
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Hinge and attachments
Liftgate cables broke twice. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for repairs both times , but the problem recurred. manufacturer was contacted.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers failed. this caused poor visibility to the driver. the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it home. the driver contacted the dealer and was informed that the windshield wiper motor needed probably needed to be replaced. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
While driving in a rain storm. The windshield wipers completely stopped working. The consumer had to get out of the vehicle to lift the hood and hit the wiper motor or move the wiper to make them work. . Please provide any further information. *Jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Something that IS connected to the body of the vehicle IS coming in contacting with the fuel tank creating a hole. this problem has occurred twice. there IS a recall by the chevrolet mfr. However, this make and model IS not included. *Mr the second failure occurred 10 months after the first. the consumer was told that there was not recall on the vehicle. *nm
- Tires › Tread/belt
Consumer stated while driving felt a jerk, consumer pulled to the side, got out, and discovered that tire tread shredded. These tires replaced the original ones which were on recall. tires had about 50,000 miles on them. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers stop working. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
While driving at 30 mph consumer heard a loud bang noise coming from the front of vehicle. when the consumer tried to depress the brakes pedal went to the floorboard. consumer traveled the rest of the way home doing less than 10 mph. the brake rotors had split in half and were barely…
While driving at 30 mph consumer heard a loud bang noise coming from the front of vehicle. when the consumer tried to depress the brakes pedal went to the floorboard. consumer traveled the rest of the way home doing less than 10 mph. the brake rotors had split in half and were barely functional. manufacturer had been notified of the problem, but would not solve the problem.*ak the consumer stated a recall was issued for this problem back in 1993/1994. the consumer feels that the manufacturer has not totally fix the problem. *nlm
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers failed at various times. when this happened the driver had to get out of the vehicle and jiggle a wire located under the hood on the windshield wiper motor. *ak the problem was intermittent. *scc *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
The windshield wiper motor relay malfunctioned,causing the windshield wipers to stop functioning. also, manifold intake gasket leaked antifreeze, and had to be replaced. *ak the previous year make/model with the same problem have been recalled. *sc
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
1998 chevrolet pick up- problems with windshield wipers system. *mr the wipers were intermittent, even when the switch was on the low or high position. there was a recall, but the consumers vehicle was not included. *scc *jb
- Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wiper motor fails intermittently. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
Consumer states while driving vehicle started smoking. Dealer stated wires fused together. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When coming to a stop front wheel sensor failed, causing ABS system to come on, and vehicle lost all braking ability. Dealer notified. *Ak
- Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor
While driving duringa down pour vehicles wipers failed. Dealer notified. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers failed. dealer notified. *ak the windshield wiper control circuit board failed and needed to be replaced under the special policy #02054. *scc *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
The vehicles wipers failed. *nlm
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in the recall regarding the windshield wipers, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm
The upper control arm cracked. *Jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
The consumer has experienced problems with the winshield wipers. *scc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The ABS system seems to slip while braking and changing lanes at the same time, and when running over a road reflector the brake will not grab until coming to a complete stop, the dealer has cleaned the rear wheels but this does not solve the problem.*nlm
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.
- 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.
- 10112034This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
- 10016707Four wheel drive inoperative and the 4WD service light will illuminate. Diagnosis may reveal that the atc fuse could be open, possible dtc c0308, or various u codes may be set. The encoder motor may also be shorted or the tccm may be damaged.
- 634226Subject regarding lubrication of propeller shaft double cardan cv type u-joint centering ball and seat.*nlm
- 609578The screw that secures the left and center insulator panels together, underneath the i/p on the driver's side may pull the one push/insert nut out of the center insulator panel causing, the instrument panel(i/p) insulator panel to rattle. Yd
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