1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L Van Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 21%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L Van, 21% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“I bought this 1998 chevy suburban 2500 new. I have had trouble with the brakes since day 1. The dealership sent it to a local specialist and paid to have it fixed (grape engeering in gr mi) it still does not work right. The ABS deployes in correctly at many stops. It is a danger.”
NHTSA complaint #10051448, filed 2003-12, 23,000 miles“On my way back from a trip towing my horse trailer the brake pedal was beginning to get a little soft. When I got into my driveway the brake pedal went to the floor. Since I was traveling very slowly I was able to stop without hitting anything. My husband and I inspected the truck and found brake fluid leaking from the frame rail in front of the left rear wheel. We are having the leaking corroded metal brake line replaced at this time. We asked the mechanic to save the part.”
NHTSA complaint #10078369, filed 2004-06, 58,000 miles“While driving over a bridge with anti-lock brakes applied when I ran over an expansion joint in the bridge the brake pressure went completely away and I had no braking power. This has happened several times also when hitting bumps in the roadway with the brakes applied. Called a chevrolet dealer and was told this is common. Had an independent mechanic check braking system and was told the anti-lock system was not going to work even if we spent the $2700.00 GM wanted for all new components to the system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10093234, filed 2004-09, 120,000 miles“Chevrolet p-30 chasiss auto brake system double failure3/8/02 and 10/22/02. Replaced pressure switch and leaking solenoid in first case and pump, pressure switch and relay the second time. Auto park would not engage and vehicle would roll away by itself.”
NHTSA complaint #10049418, filed 2003-12, 47,520 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 9 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L Van
19 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L Van
About 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.
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