1998 Chevrolet S Series Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Chevrolet S Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet S Series. The part named most often is visibility, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine cooling (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 55,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system1 14%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Seats1 14%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Windshield wipers operation has become very unreliable. Started out just being a problem in the intermittent setting but has progressed to all settings. Sometimes they will not come on at all no matter what I try and other times they will not shut off. A friend had her older truck recalled because of this and it's still a problem on the newer units I guess.”
NHTSA complaint #10043614, filed 2003-10, 75,000 milesElectrical system: “Windshield wipers worked and stopped for the past 6 years and now totally stopped raining hard and also caused a wreck truck in good condition only 50,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10492192, filed 2013-01, 50,000 milesEngine cooling: “Engine seized up with no warning throwing rocker arm out through engine block. Truck towed to GM dealership. Over two years later, the truck is still at GM dealer. Customer awaiting estimate of repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10069019, filed 2004-01Latches, locks and linkages: “The defect(s) relate to the extended cab version of the vehicle with a 3rd door on the drivers side. 3rd door upper latch has broken several times. Part is made from steel rod stock which is formed into a u shape then stamped to form holes for the mounting screws and the serrated mounting surface. Failure each time has been metal fatigue where the metal is stamped and is due to the metal becoming fatigued by hitting the upper striker/latch assembly. This keeps the 3rd door from latching at the top letting rain and fumes enter the cab. …”
NHTSA complaint #10023079, filed 2003-06, 55,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 66,700 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Chevrolet S Series in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Chevrolet S Series.
Other model years of the Chevrolet S Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 89,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 7 | 55,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet S Series model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet S Series have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet S Series as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Chevrolet S Series is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1998 Chevrolet S Series been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Chevrolet S Series reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 55,000 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 66,700 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.