1998 Chevrolet Pickup Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 74 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 exterior lighting of the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup, 5% of the 74 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.
“Battery terminal corrosion caused complete shut down of engine/lights, and all other systems in traffic. Imagine your car stopping in heavy traffic with no warning. I have found others with the same experience. The hazard flashers did not work.”
NHTSA complaint #737834, filed 2000-12“Brake lights and turn signal continuously this problem has existed for last 13 months. Dealer stated it has been a design problem for last 6 years. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8017008, filed 2002-08Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup
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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