1998 Chevrolet Express Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%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 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Chevrolet Express, 4% of the 23 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving the vehicle about 25 MPH, there was a fire under the dashboard. Driver was able to put out fire. Van was checked by dealership. Fire was caused by a displacement of the box in the wiring for the automatic locking system. Dealer refuses to accept responsibility since they did not install the part that caused the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #830633, filed 1998-11Related service bulletins
- 10237671May 19, 2023This 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…
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113258Sep 19, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on…
- 10112585Nov 19, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have an Antilock Braking System/ Traction Control System Malfunction…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 18% |
| 2019 | 1 | 13% |
| 2018 | 4 | 36% |
| 2017 | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 | 3 | 20% |
| 2015 | 2 | 25% |
| 2014 | 3 | 21% |
| 2013 | 5 | 23% |
| 2012 | 3 | 23% |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 2 | 14% |
| 2007 | 2 | 11% |
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 4 | 17% |
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 10 | 17% |
| 2002 | 9 | 16% |
| 2001 | 6 | 13% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 7 | 10% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Express
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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