1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 12%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck, 12% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,000 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.
“I bought this vehicle used september 2010. Between 45-70 MPH, turning slightly or hard turn, steering makes popping sound and veers in that directions without assistance. On straight-aways, the vehicle will veer either direction on its own without assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #10433754, filed 2011-11, 142,000 miles“Consumer states the steering wheel speed sensor can malfunction, causing a loss of pressure on the steering wheel and oversteering, dealer told consumer that this was a common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #560802, filed 2001-04“Vehicle experiences intermittent steering failure when turning right, design of the speed sensitive steering system is allowing for poor directional control on occasions.”
NHTSA complaint #542338, filed 1998-10Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 13% |
| 2002 | 4 | 11% |
| 2001 | 2 | 10% |
| 1999 | 3 | 9% |
| 1998 | 4 | 12% |
| 1997 | 13 | 27% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 8% |
| 1992 | 2 | 15% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1989 | 2 | 14% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
8 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
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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