1998 Chevrolet Suburban electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1998 chevy tahoe wont start, spontaneously. It will turn over, but wont start. First time it happened wasn't sure what was wrong, tried it again after 10-15 minutes and it started. I figured it was just cold. Second time it happened, it was about 45 minutes before it started, and I was told by the…”
filed Feb 6, 2005
“Problem with electrical system on chevrolet suburban 1998 model. Vehicle was purchased in september 1997 but is a 1998 model. Problems are as follows: . Chevrolet has a recall for 1997 model for windshield wiper malfunction I have a 1998 model with the same problem but the recall does not cover it…”
filed Jul 24, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This 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…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 4 | 11% |
| 2023 Suburban | 13 | 11% |
| 2022 Suburban | 18 | 17% |
| 2021 Suburban | 17 | 9% |
| 2020 Suburban | 8 | 19% |
| 2019 Suburban | 7 | 9% |
| 2018 Suburban | 16 | 20% |
| 2017 Suburban | 21 | 15% |
| 2016 Suburban | 26 | 12% |
| 2015 Suburban | 58 | 14% |
| 2014 Suburban | 7 | 12% |
| 2013 Suburban | 14 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
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.