IllustrationI HAVE A 1998 CHEVROLET TAHOE AND I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT THE 1999'S ARE THAT YOU JUST RECALLED. WHEN YOU TRY TO STOP AT SLOW SPEED THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP FOR A COUPLE OF FEET. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT AND NOT ONE CAN FIND THE PROBLEM.
1998 Chevrolet Tahoe
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 246.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
30–25K
525–50K
2450–75K
3275–100K
14100–150K
11150K+
89 reports with mileage · 174 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.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 71 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility. Review the 50 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
18 crash reports7 fire reports9 injury reports
What owners actually said
263 reportsCONTACT STATES; ABS SYSTEM. AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS THE PUMP OR SOMETHING ENGAGES CREATING A SOFT SENSATION IN THE PEDAL, AND IT DOESN'T STOP CORRECTLY. IT WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST, BUT IS NOW ALMOST ALL OF THE TIME.*AK
I SEEM TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY ABS BRAKES. I BELIEVE IT WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IN 1 ACCIDENT. RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO 2 TRUCKS. IT WAS REPAIRED BUT THE BODYSHOP, ASSOCIATED WITH A GM DEALER, FAILED TO REPAIR AND OR INDENTIFY THE BRAKE PROBLEM.
COMPLAINT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE ROTOR SEPARATION ON 1998 CHEVROLET TAHOE.*MR THE ROTORS SEPARATED UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO INDICATED THAT THE SEPARATION OCCURED DUE TO AGE AND/OR WEAR. THE ROTOR SEPARATED AT THE STEEL HUB SECTION ATTACHED TO THE CAST IRON SECTION AND BLEW AP…
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COMPLAINT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE ROTOR SEPARATION ON 1998 CHEVROLET TAHOE.*MR THE ROTORS SEPARATED UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO INDICATED THAT THE SEPARATION OCCURED DUE TO AGE AND/OR WEAR. THE ROTOR SEPARATED AT THE STEEL HUB SECTION ATTACHED TO THE CAST IRON SECTION AND BLEW APART. *NM
WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE ROAD DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.*AK *NM
ENGINE QUIT DURING HEAVY RAIN,AT 40 MPH, BRAKES LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING AND CONTROL. VEHICLE RAN OFF ROAD AND HIT A TREE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES, BUT MAJOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *NM
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THE TIRES TREAD CAME OFF. B.F. GOODRICH, RADIAL, LONG TRAIL T/A, P245/75R16. THEY REPLACED TIRE WITH A SPARE TIRE. ABOUT 10 MILES DOWN THE ROAD THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH THE SPARE TIRE. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING CONSUMER SMELLED A BURNT ODOR COMING FROM INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK
WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS OPEN AND THE KEYS WERE LEFT IN THE IGNITION, THE AUDIBLE WARNING WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY, OR NOT AT ALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SOMEONE LOCKING OR LEAVING THEIR KEYS INSIDE THE CAR. *JB
CONSUMER STATED FUEL LEAKED INTO THE MAIN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.*AK
Official recalls
298V033000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor
Feb 17, 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.
97V142000 · Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Aug 29, 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY EXTENDED-CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 4-DOOR UTILITY TRUCKS. THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT TO STEERING GEAR PINCH BOLT IS "FINGER LOOSE" OR MISSING ALLOWING THE BOLT TO LOOSEN AND FALL OUT. THE STEERING SHAFT YOKE CAN WEAR CAUSING AN OFF CENTER STEERING WHEEL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AND CAB CAN CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS ARE ARRANGING TO HAVE THE VEHICLES INVOLVED TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION IS BEING ARRANGED FOR OWNERS. DEALERS WILL THEN INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR THE PRESENCE OF A PINCH BOLT AND TORQUE THIS BOLT TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2PE01023 · Seat Belt Anchorage Separation
Opened Jul 17, 2001 · Closed Dec 20, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:anchorage
ODI HAS RECEIVED ONE (1) COMPLAINT ALLEGING THAT THE 2ND ROW PASSENGER-SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUCKLE ANCHOR DETACHED FROM SEAT FRAME DURING A SIDE IMPACT CRASH.DURING THE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WAS THROWN FROM HIS SEAT, PARTIALLY EJECTED THROUGH THE REAR QUARTER WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE.OCCUPANT SUSTAINED INJURY.GM HAS SUBSEQUENTLY CHANGED SEAT BELT ANCHORING DESIGN IN MY 2000. ODI HAS COMPLETED A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION AND HAS DETERMINED THAT FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS.
EA99011 · Erratic Power Steering Assist While Driv
Opened May 12, 1999 · Closed Feb 27, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
THE OFFICE OF DEFECT INVESTIGATION (ODI) HAS INVESTIGATED ALLEGATIONS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST FLUCTUATIONS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.FOR DETAILS AND A BASIS FOR THE INVESTIGATION CONCLUSIONS, PLEASE SEE THE CLOSING REPORT IN THE EA99-011 PUBLIC FILE.ODI HAS NOT IDENTIFIED A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.FUTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES ON THIS SUBJECT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED AT THIS TIME.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.THE ENGINEERING IS CLOSED.