1998 Chevrolet C Series Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 51,900miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Chevrolet C Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet C Series. The part named most often is brakes, with 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by steering (3) and suspension (3). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 51,900 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes7 41%
- Steering3 18%
- Suspension3 18%
- Body and structure2 12%
- Seat belts1 5.9%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Anti-lock brake system, heavy vibration while applying the brakes. Father inlaw had same problem on his 1998 chevy truck. Was there a recall on this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10230513, filed 2008-06, 53,800 milesSuspension: “My silverado has been into the dealership a total of 6 times . I feel the truch is dangerous to drive as it wanders to the left and right at speeds from 30 MPH and over. Last time truck was in luby Chevrolet in denver said this is as good as it's going to get”
NHTSA complaint #733487, filed 2000-10Mileage when problems were reported
17% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 60,178 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Chevrolet C Series in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Chevrolet C Series.
Other model years of the Chevrolet C Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 17 | 51,900 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 22 | 60,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 11 | 165,151 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 10 | 74,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 7 | 74,850 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet C Series model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet C Series have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet C Series as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Chevrolet C Series is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by steering with 3.
Has the 1998 Chevrolet C Series been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Chevrolet C Series reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 51,900 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 60,178 miles; 17% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.