1998 Chevrolet Pickup Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup, 9% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“Something that is connected to the body of the vehicle is coming in contacting with the fuel tank creating a hole. This problem has occurred twice. There is a recall by the Chevrolet mfr. However, this make and model is not included. The second failure occurred 10 months after the first. The consumer was told that there was not recall on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10066689, filed 2004-04, 70,000 miles“The fuel pump failed while driving causing the truck to stop in traffic which we feel is a safety issue with out employee. We have three of these trucks which have all had fuel pump failures. One truck has had two failures. The dealer says this is not a national issue but we know that the dealer changes many failed fuel pumps. One truck has has two failures.”
NHTSA complaint #764352, filed 2002-07“Fuel pump failure while driving causing truck to stop in traffic. Our company has three of these trucks and has had four fuel pump failures. The fuel pump gives no warning before failure causing the truck to stop in traffic. We feel that is a safety issue which is dangerous for our employees.”
NHTSA complaint #764351, filed 2002-07“The fuel pump failed while driving causing the truck to stop in traffic. This is a safety issure for our employee. We have three of these trucks and have had four fuel pump failures . The dealer says there is no national recall but we know the dealership replaces these fuel pumps on other trucks on a regular basis. We feel this is a safety issue for our employees. This truck has has two fuel pump failures, both without warning.”
NHTSA complaint #764353, filed 2002-07“While driving about any MPH engine will stall without a prior warning. Then, took vehicle to dealer, and they found out that fuel injector pump had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #886699, filed 2001-04Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 10% |
| 2002 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 6% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 7 | 9% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 7 | 12% |
| 1995 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 | 6 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsExterior lighting
4 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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