1998 Chevrolet Express Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%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 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Chevrolet Express, 9% 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.
“Engine shakes and rattles, engine light illuminates, vehicle stalled while traveling 60 MPH, vehicle has been in repair shop due to fuel injector failure, however problem still persists. Side cargo door will not latch at bottom, dealer stated right side rear door latch link was misaligned.”
NHTSA complaint #881710, filed 2001-02“Smelled gasoline and saw fuel dripping from side and bottom of van...van sputtered to stop, lost power steering but was able to coast to closed garage parking lot...determined plastic fuel line was punctured--they told me part(fuel line) was discontinued!??”
NHTSA complaint #9006857, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10160637Apr 4, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to remove or disable the Bi-Fuel Compressed Natural Gas system…
- 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…
- 10115093Nov 4, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to remove or disable the Bi-Fuel Compressed Natural Gas system…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
- 10017191Oct 28, 2005Supplement to bulletin 99-06-04-047a for fuel system cleaning.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 31% |
| 2020 | 1 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 7% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 4 | 29% |
| 2013 | 4 | 18% |
| 2012 | 2 | 15% |
| 2011 | 3 | 25% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 2 | 14% |
| 2005 | 2 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 19% |
| 2003 | 11 | 19% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 5 | 11% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 9% |
| 1997 | 3 | 10% |
| 1996 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Express
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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