1998 Chevrolet Suburban fuel system, gasoline problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased on 11/1997 a new 1998 chevrolet suburban 3/4 ton 2500 series. The suburban has 38,528 original miles and has been garage kept since new. The vehicle has been used primarily as a secondary vehicle for recreational purposes. The suburban has been driven in snow conditions only 12-14…”
filed Apr 2, 2012
“Fuel system gas spout rusted which created fume, that is entering the vehicle and making the occupant sick. This could also can cause a fire due to it's location per consumer.*ak”
filed May 27, 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…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Suburban | 9 | 5% |
| 2017 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Suburban | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Suburban | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Suburban | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Suburban | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 Suburban | 12 | 6% |
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.