1998 Chevrolet Express Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,562miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Chevrolet Express, 13% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,562 miles.
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.
“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10020952Oct 1, 2006Side cargo door is hard to open. Install new hinge pins.
- 10017184Oct 27, 2005Water intrusion at right or left a-pillar.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 15% |
| 2020 | 3 | 18% |
| 2018 | 1 | 9% |
| 2016 | 3 | 20% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 1 | 7% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 22% |
| 2004 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 | 5 | 8% |
| 2002 | 8 | 14% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 6 | 9% |
| 1998 | 3 | 13% |
| 1997 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Express
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeat belts
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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