1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical system Problems

“The heater blower on the high setting that defrosts the windshield for visibility stopped working. The cab of the truck filled with smoke and smelled like plastic burning. The electrical harness for the blower motor was burning. The dealership said it was a design defect but the year of my truck didn't qualify for the recall. If I didn't can't the burning wires when I did my truck would have burned to the ground. This is a life threatening defect. …”

“This is an ongoing problem for several years. My battery has side mounted terminals. Each time the temperature goes up or down the positive post becomes loose. Most times it is a problem as I start the vehicle. When I turn the key the engine begins to start, then it shuts down due to lack of electrical power. Twice in the past week it has shut down while traveling down the road, once in the middle of I-83, during rush hour in downtown harrisburg, pa. Over the last few years it has, on several occasions, hiccupped several times while I was driving. …”

“1998 chevorlet silverado c1500 pickup failed to start intermittently. Problem is related to the GM pass lock ii system. Problem started 1.5 years ago and has become more frequent. I talked with the local GM repair facility , and they said it would cost between $200 - $6oo to troubleshoot. Replacement parts would be an additional cost. Also, they stated that GM was aware of an occasional malfunction with the pass lock ii system, but GM didn't think there was a widespread problem. This problem has left me stranded on several occasions. …”

“On two separate occasions the vehicle stalled while driving at highway speed of 50 MPH or more. Vehicle was towed to the dealer on the second incident which occurred on february 9, 2005. The dealer believed that the problem maybe a faulty safety cut off switch. Consumer had buddy-booster removed and problem has not reoccurred.”

“1998 Chevrolet, k1500,4x4, 5.7 vortec at about 40,000 miles had to have intake manifold gasket replaced, windshield wiper motor works and then doesn't,master cylinder has failed twice,d/s electric window works and then doesn't and rear turn signal housing and connection on right side keeps failing, not bulb! Also leak resulting in loss of coolant from reservoir, in the middle of underneath vehicle. Bought new!”