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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1998 Chevrolet Express Latches, locks and linkages 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 latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Chevrolet Express, 4% of the 23 complaints for this model year.

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

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015225%
200514%
200312%
200022%
199911%
199814%

Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Express

Tires
6 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Visibility (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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology