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1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

361 federal complaints (452 component records) · 0 recall campaigns on file · 18 service bulletins
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Federal complaints
361
Recall campaigns
0
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.

Fault profile

Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.

Brakes
147
Glass & wipers
60
Steering
48
Power train
27
Electrical system
24
Engine & cooling
22
Suspension
19
Body & structure
16
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.

When it fails

The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.

Vehicle age when the failure occurred

0 years old: 65 complaints01 years old: 33 complaints2 years old: 16 complaints3 years old: 29 complaints4 years old: 20 complaints5 years old: 18 complaints56 years old: 36 complaints7 years old: 39 complaints8 years old: 11 complaints9 years old: 9 complaints10 years old: 4 complaints1011 years old: 2 complaints12 years old: 4 complaints13 years old: 3 complaints14 years old: 4 complaints15 years old: 3 complaints1516 years old: 5 complaints17 years old: 1 complaints18 years old: 1 complaints19 years old: 0 complaints20+ years old: 2 complaints20+
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 305 of 361 complaints with a usable failure date.

Odometer when the failure occurred

0,000 - 20,000 miles: 6 complaints020,000 - 40,000 miles: 14 complaints40,000 - 60,000 miles: 21 complaints40k60,000 - 80,000 miles: 30 complaints80,000 - 100,000 miles: 16 complaints80k100,000 - 120,000 miles: 18 complaints120,000 - 140,000 miles: 12 complaints120k140,000 - 160,000 miles: 4 complaints160,000 - 180,000 miles: 2 complaints160k180,000 - 200,000 miles: 4 complaints200,000+ miles: 4 complaints200k+
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 131 of 361 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).

Known issues

The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.

Brakes

147 complaint records2 fire reports9 crash reports
"WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT.-THE SHOP REPAIRED IT, AND NOW IT PULLS TO THE LEFT. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →

Glass & wipers

60 complaint records
"THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED SPORADICALLY, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. *JB *TS..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse glass & wipers parts in the directory →

Steering

48 complaint records
"FAULTY EVO SENSORS CAUSED THE WHEEL TO JERK TO ONE SIDE WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *TS *NLM..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse steering parts in the directory →

Service bulletins and warranty extensions

Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.

BulletinTypeComponentSummary
PIT3665M
May 2023
Electrical SystemThis 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.
17-NA-073
Feb 2023
EquipmentThis warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIT3665L
Oct 2022
Service BrakesThis 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.
PIP4723F
Jan 2022
Service BrakesThis 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 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving...
PIT3665J
Jun 2020
Service BrakesThis 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.
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BulletinTypeComponentSummary
PIT3665H
Jun 2019
Service BrakesThis 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.
PIT3665G
May 2019
Service BrakesThis 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.
PIP5339A
Apr 2019
Fuel SystemThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to remove or disable the Bi-Fuel Compressed Natural Gas system. General Motors does not condone the removal of the original equipped Compressed Natural Gas systems.
PIT3665F
Jan 2018
Service BrakesThis 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.
16NA260
Aug 2016
EquipmentTHIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS.
PIT-3665-D
May 2016
Service BrakesTHIS 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.
PIP5340A
Feb 2016
Power TrainTHIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLE THAT AFTER A TRANSMISSION OR TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED.
Recalls
Jun 2014
EquipmentVehicle Recalls
130089009
Sep 2013
Engine And Engine CoolingExpanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
PIE-0043
Feb 2010
Fuel SystemCHEVROLET:GMC: ENGINEERING INFORMATION-FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR, DTCS P0446, P0451 OR P0454 SET. GMC ENGINEERING IS ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE ABOVE CONCERN. *PE
020864016
Jul 2002
StructureSOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON FRONT DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHING WEAR, FRONT DOOR SAG, OR DOOR CHUCKING MOVEMENT IN EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT
010730002B
May 2001
Unknown Or OtherMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
010730021
May 2001
Power TrainTHIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT

Before you buy this vehicle

A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.

  1. Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
  2. Run the wipers and washers, and test every window.Slow or stuck regulators, streaking wipers, and windshield cracks are this vehicle's visibility complaints.
  3. Drive one straight highway stretch and one slow parking lot.Wander or a shimmy over bumps at speed, and heavy or dropped assist at low speed, are the two faces of this vehicle's steering cluster. A clunk on turn-in points at the linkage.
  4. Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.

Parts search directory

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