1998 Chevrolet Conventional Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 56,765miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and exterior lighting (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 56,765 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
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.
- Engine cooling4 40%
- Brakes3 30%
- Exterior lighting2 20%
- Body and structure2 20%
- Equipment1 10%
- Fuel system1 10%
- Seats1 10%
- Steering1 10%
- Suspension1 10%
Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “The water pump developed a leak. Upon replacing both the pump and thermostat, the engine began to overheat. It was determined that the head gasket had failed and I was told by the mechanic this is a very common problem in cavaliers.”
NHTSA complaint #10171122, filed 2006-10, 78,000 milesBrakes: “While braking the vehicle felt as if it had lifted off the ground about a foot then pulled violently to the right. Fumes and smoke were coming from the wheels front and back, the vehicle was using 2 or more quarts of oil per week, out of alignment, A/C compressor makes noise as if it were a bad pulley bearing, the center console was broken, the crew cab outside lights never worked, the vehicle needed new front brake pads prematurely, the rear end leaked, the rear end wheel seperated about two inches out of position, the water pump was inoperative, the wipers failed during a rain storm, upper…”
NHTSA complaint #10101439, filed 2004-11, 35,530 milesBody and structure: “Swing open door on left side broke completely off the hinges, and other door was showing signs of the same problem. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8010201, filed 2002-05Mileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,530 and 78,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional 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
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506Aug 26, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in…
- 10248444Jun 30, 2014Equipment. Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet Conventional
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 10 | 56,765 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 8 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Conventional model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional 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 Conventional reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 56,765 miles and the middle half falls between 35,530 and 78,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.