1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems & reliability
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (2 injured, 1 deaths reported).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 24% |
| Steering | 4 | 12% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 9% |
| Suspension | 3 | 9% |
| Tires | 3 | 9% |
| Visibility | 3 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% |
| Seats | 2 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 15 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“I bought this vehicle used september 2010. Between 45-70 mph, turning slightly or hard turn, steering makes popping sound and veers in that directions without assistance. On straight-aways, the vehicle will veer either direction on its own without assistance. *tr”
Steering · filed Nov 1, 2011
“1998 chevy blazer 4wd windshield motor. This car was only purchase two years ago and for year I almost kill my self it either a electrical default or short . I had gone a dealership and there where other people with the same problem I start to wonder if had a recall on this model of truck. A.s.a.p . *nm”
Visibility · filed Sep 23, 2005
“The antilock brake sensor activates the abs system at low speeds nearly every time we try to stop requiring a longer stopping distance than normal. This has caused several close calls, but so far no accidents. *nm”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Aug 31, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
4 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck.
New transmission oil cooling system flushing tool. 1998 and 2003 chevrolet and gmc medium duty trucks equipped with 4l80e automatic transmissions. *tt
121202 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 12, 2002
Some customers may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and the check engine light or service engine soon indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. *tt
010730023B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2002
Information regarding harsh 1-2 upshift, service engine soon, malfunction indicator lamp, or cel illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p1870 set. (1996-2000 chevrolet and gmc light duty truck models) *yh
010730023A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2001
Subject regarding investigation of automatic transmission oil leaks on 1998 and newer light duty trucks with 4l80e transmission. *tt
210201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 21, 2001
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.