1998 Chevrolet Silverado visibility problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet silverado, while using the windshield wipers they had suddenly stopped and a buzzing sound was coming from the windshield wipers. After the buzzing sound had stopped the windshield wipers had began to work properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where…”
filed Aug 26, 2009
“The windshield wipers on my 1998 chevrolet silverado pickup don't work all the time. The wiper motor appears to be the same as the 1997 chevrolet pickup for which a recall has been issued. *nm”
filed Sep 9, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 Silverado | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Silverado | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Silverado | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Silverado | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 Silverado | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 Silverado | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 Silverado | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 Silverado | 20 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.