Chevrolet Truck M/L Van Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Chevrolet Truck M/L Van (1998–1998) that have at least 5 complaints. 1998 has the most, with 42. Across all years, the part named most often is visibility (19 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All M/L Van model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 42 | 63,000 | 0 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)19 45%
- Brakes9 21%
- Electrical system4 9.5%
- Engine cooling3 7.1%
- Suspension2 4.8%
- Steering2 4.8%
- Other or unknown2 4.8%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 2.4%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1998: “Driving on the road, applied brakes, brake pedal went to floor, vehicle stopping distance was long. Stopped vehicle, checked brake reservoir. Fluid was down. Went around vehicle and found brake fluid leaking from frame rail forward of left rear wheel. Problem was broken corroded metal brake line. I had it replaced. I did not retain the old part.”
NHTSA complaint #10078367, filed 2004-06, 134,000 milesAbout this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology