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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1998 Chevrolet C Series Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
6%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
60,178miles
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 C Series, 6% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,178 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.

“4 axle seals replaced since life of vehicle. Replaced both seals on 06/07/00 at 34,424 miles. Replaced right rear seal on 01/09/01 at 38,598 miles. Presently the right rear seal failed again saturated brakes with differential fluid rendering them inoperable. Ts”

NHTSA complaint #10006117, filed 2003-01, 60,178 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199816%
199729%
1996218%
1995330%
1993114%

Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet C Series

Brakes
7 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Visibility (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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology