1998 Chevrolet Express Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Chevrolet Express, 17% of the 23 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“Ongoing problem with excessive wear within the inside of brake pads. Total of 7 sets of pads have been replaced within a year. Dealer notified, and was unable to resolve the problems. Provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #860313, filed 2000-04“Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified ts”
NHTSA complaint #8021807, filed 2002-10Related recalls
- 98V033000Feb 17, 1998Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification…Covers: Chevrolet Express 1998, Suburban 1998, Tahoe 1998 +12 more
Related service bulletins
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10178353Jun 26, 2020This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10161004May 13, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10129088Jan 23, 2018This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10078876May 11, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10112585Nov 19, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have an Antilock Braking System/ Traction Control System Malfunction…
- 10112546Nov 6, 2012This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 31% |
| 2020 | 2 | 12% |
| 2019 | 2 | 25% |
| 2018 | 2 | 18% |
| 2017 | 13 | 62% |
| 2016 | 3 | 20% |
| 2015 | 2 | 25% |
| 2014 | 1 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 27% |
| 2012 | 4 | 31% |
| 2011 | 3 | 25% |
| 2010 | 3 | 20% |
| 2008 | 3 | 21% |
| 2007 | 3 | 17% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 6 | 26% |
| 2004 | 6 | 29% |
| 2003 | 11 | 19% |
| 2002 | 10 | 18% |
| 2001 | 7 | 16% |
| 2000 | 18 | 21% |
| 1999 | 12 | 18% |
| 1998 | 4 | 17% |
| 1997 | 3 | 10% |
| 1996 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Express
6 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Express
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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