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SeatsPart report

1998 Chevrolet Pickup Seats Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%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 2 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup, 3% 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.

“Heater/blower did not work, it came on and off. Dealer couldn't fix it. Also, driver's seat lever was too tight and caused the leather to rip. Dealer fixed it, and it ripped again. Dealer said that they could order a nother seat cover, but it would just rip again.”

NHTSA complaint #860348, filed 2000-04

“Plastic body molding behind rear seat is broken allowing seat to rock back and forth. Children who ride in the back, bang their heads against the back of the cab during acceleration or braking.”

NHTSA complaint #532646, filed 1998-03

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199823%
199723%
199635%
1995810%
1994712%
1992215%
199019%

Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup

Brakes
22 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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