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Chevrolet ExpressModel year report

1998 Chevrolet Express Problems

Complaints
23filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
61,125miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
14 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl RWD · 13 city / 16 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Chevrolet Express (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Express. The part named most often is tires, with 6 complaints (26% of the total), followed by brakes (4) and seat belts (3). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 61,125 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 39 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the rotor and 11 technical service bulletins 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.

Example complaints

Tires: “I had some vibration then the tire tread peeled off and hit the side of the van. Ii drove on the remaing air bladder till I could get the tire replaced. The DOT number I gve you is not from the damaged tire but 1 of the original 5 tires that came with the vehicle.( DOT number: vn11b1a058 tire size: lt24575r16 )”

NHTSA complaint #731887, filed 2000-09

Brakes: “Pads are wearing out from the inside without any warning given. Because pads from outside do not wear out, sensor cannot warn the driver .pads were replaced 7 times within 12 months, and dealer could determine the cause.”

NHTSA complaint #860279, filed 2000-04

Seat belts: “The problem is in buckle failures and retractor failures. Riverside vans (conversion co.) said they have had no problems with these belts. I have had 4 failures. Mfr. Is atwood mobile products.”

NHTSA complaint #748873, filed 2001-07

Body and structure: “The passenger side door hinge broke completely off without excessive force being applied. The dealership indicated this occurred because the door was not frequently used. In an attempt to repair the hinge, the dealership made the problem worse. The dealership stated the pin seized up due to no lubrication.”

NHTSA complaint #10038414, filed 2003-11, 61,125 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 42,233 and 80,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2533%25–5033%50–7533%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 61,125 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

19981999200020016200220032006
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1998 Chevrolet Express version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Express 1500/2500 2WD4.3L 6-cyl4-speed automatic131715$4,450
Express 1500/2500 2WD5.0L 8-cyl4-speed automatic131614$4,800
Express 1500/2500 2WD5.7L 8-cyl4-speed automatic121714$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1998 Chevrolet Express → · Check a 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. 39 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 39 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Express

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20211311,5002———Not enough data
20201762,3761———Rising
201985,3924———Not enough data
2018119,9426———Not enough data
20172118,0006—13—Rising
20161521,2536—13—Stable
2015824,0003—13—Not enough data
20141430,9507—13—Not enough data
20132219,6628—14—Falling
20121338,5006—13—Not enough data
20111294,0365—12—Not enough data
20101547,8505———Falling
20091051,0007———Not enough data
20081442,47510—14—Not enough data
20071865,0004—15—Falling
20061262,52916—15—Not enough data
20052385,9348—15—Falling
20042187,0006—15—Falling
20035946,82410—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20025633,0000—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20014545,0002—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20008455,8751—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19996868,6121—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19982361,1251—14—Stable
19972982,0001—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19961558,5002—14—Stable

All Chevrolet Express model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet Express have?

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Express as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1998 Chevrolet Express is reported most often?

Tires is named most often, in 6 complaints (26% of the total), followed by brakes with 4.

Has the 1998 Chevrolet Express been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1998 Chevrolet Express get?

The EPA rates the 1998 Chevrolet Express (Express 1500/2500 2WD, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 13 city and 16 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Express reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 61,125 miles and the middle half falls between 42,233 and 80,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.