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1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 525.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

132 reports with mileage · 229 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 109 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Visibility. Review the 59 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 47 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

14 crash reports11 fire reports3 injury reports

Engine And Engine Cooling complaints

17 reports
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Mileage unknown · Feb 16, 2012
Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAKING LEAVING STUDS IN THE HEADS, HEATING UP ENGINE COMPARTMENTS, RELEASES CARBON MONOXIDE, AFFECTS O2 SENSOR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WILL NOT PASS EMISSIONS IN SOME STATES. GM NOT STANDING BEHIND THIS 1999-2008 ISSUE. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND IS EXPENSIVE TO FIX. GM MECHANICS DENYING ANY SUCH ISSUES…

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EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAKING LEAVING STUDS IN THE HEADS, HEATING UP ENGINE COMPARTMENTS, RELEASES CARBON MONOXIDE, AFFECTS O2 SENSOR AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WILL NOT PASS EMISSIONS IN SOME STATES. GM NOT STANDING BEHIND THIS 1999-2008 ISSUE. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND IS EXPENSIVE TO FIX. GM MECHANICS DENYING ANY SUCH ISSUES. PLEASE CHECK- IN TO THIS. OUR WHOLE FLEET AND OUR PERSONAL TRUCKS AFFECTED BY THIS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10448191

10,000 miles · Nov 9, 2006
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting

1998 CHEVROLET, K1500,4X4, 5.7 VORTEC AT ABOUT 40,000 MILES HAD TO HAVE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WORKS AND THEN DOESN'T,MASTER CYLINDER HAS FAILED TWICE,D/S ELECTRIC WINDOW WORKS AND THEN DOESN'T AND REAR TURN SIGNAL HOUSING AND CONNECTION ON RIGHT SIDE KEEPS FAILING, NOT BULB! ALSO LEAK RESULTING …

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1998 CHEVROLET, K1500,4X4, 5.7 VORTEC AT ABOUT 40,000 MILES HAD TO HAVE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WORKS AND THEN DOESN'T,MASTER CYLINDER HAS FAILED TWICE,D/S ELECTRIC WINDOW WORKS AND THEN DOESN'T AND REAR TURN SIGNAL HOUSING AND CONNECTION ON RIGHT SIDE KEEPS FAILING, NOT BULB! ALSO LEAK RESULTING IN LOSS OF COOLANT FROM RESERVOIR, IN THE MIDDLE OF UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. BOUGHT NEW! *JB

NHTSA ODI #10173003

5 miles · Aug 4, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingParking BrakePower Train

MY BOYFRIEND(MARIO DIEGO) AND I (CARMENIA) PURCHASED A 1998 CHEVY TAHOE. FROM BROOKS MOTOR COMPANY ON APRIL 1,2005. FROM APRIL 1 TO JUNE 29,2005. THE TAHOE HAD TO BE RETURNED TO BROOKS MOTOR SERVICE CENTER 8 TO 9 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR REPAIRS. NOW MY CAR REAR END HAS BROKE AND NOT DRIVABLE. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10131642

81,147 miles · Jul 12, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingFire

CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. AFTER PICKING THE VEHICLE UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 AM, 2 DAYS LATER. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMINED, AND THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS…

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CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. AFTER PICKING THE VEHICLE UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 AM, 2 DAYS LATER. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMINED, AND THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS LIBEL FOR WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED THE FIRE.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10081736

Mileage unknown · Nov 13, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BELT TENSIONER CAME APART, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND NO AIR CONDITIONING. *MJS (ORIGINAL REPORT 557308)

NHTSA ODI #610507

Mileage unknown · Nov 13, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BELT TENSIONER CAME APART, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND NO AIR CONDITIONING. *MJS (ORIGINAL REPORT 557308)

NHTSA ODI #610506

Mileage unknown · Nov 13, 2000
Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BELT TENSIONER CAME APART, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND NO AIR CONDITIONING. *MJS (ORIGINAL REPORT 557308)

NHTSA ODI #610505

Mileage unknown · Dec 12, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE KNOCKS WHEN LEFT RUNNING IN MORNING, TO WARM UP ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI #715979

Mileage unknown · Oct 23, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #713750

Mileage unknown · May 18, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train

DEFECTIVE PUMP INSIDE VALVE BODY OF TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE AND TORQUE CONVERTER TO FAIL. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI #838076

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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