1998 Chevrolet C Series Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 41%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Chevrolet C Series, 41% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,900 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.
“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 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet sheyenne. While driving around 7 MPH during normal braking, the antilock brakes engaged without warning causing an accident. This occurs on all road conditions. The occupants were wearing seatbelts and no one was injured. The vehicle was taken to the dealership; they were unable to determine the problem. The manufacturer was alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10148872, filed 2006-01, 50,000 miles“Vbehicle experienced brake loss while applying brakes at 30 MPH. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed of a brake booster failure, which repairs were made at consumer's cost.”
NHTSA complaint #894403, filed 2001-08“The consumer has been experiencing problems with emergency parking brake motor locked up. In addition, the parking brake light illuminates intermittently. The manufacturer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #832222, filed 1998-12Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet C Series
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet C Series
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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