1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L Van Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L Van, 2% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles.
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.
“Total loss of front end/ABS/hub assembly units both sides, bearings/ rear rotors/pads and calipers. Also, slipping of 4-wheel drive switch into another gear, these have been replaced just 3 years ago and have let go again!!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10059955, filed 2004-02, 82,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Truck M/L Van
19 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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