1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 361 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3% of the 361 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,500 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.
“Tank was remove due gas coming onto ground when attemp to pump gas, come to find there was a crack around the neck oftank, poor welding job to attach neck to tank. Cracks along side of welding job and cost me $1,000.00.”
NHTSA complaint #11162596, filed 2018-12, 137,000 miles“- the contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet k1500 and stated that the fuel gauge did not work properly. The fuel gauge was giving false readings of how much fuel there was the fuel tank. The contact experienced this problem since the vehicle had an odometer reading of 90,000 miles. The contact has not taken the vehicle to a repair facility as of yet. The current miileage was 125000.”
NHTSA complaint #10182100, filed 2007-02, 90,000 miles“Pickup truck from day one had a whining sound at fuel pump. Fuel pump failed much earlier than expected. Pump failed on me in on an extremely hot day (over 100 f degrees). I have a medical condition (paralyzed from the chest down). I drive this vehicle with the aid of hand controls. I was stranded for 2 1/2 hours with no A/C in the cab of my truck. I am very disappointed with the short lifetime of this fuel pump, and am wondering if others have experienced the same problem. My vehicle is the z-71 version of the Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck.”
NHTSA complaint #725793, filed 2000-07“The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500. When turning the key in the ignition, the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the fuel pump warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and replaced the fuel pump. The contact also stated that the windshield wipers functioned intermittently and the vent controls failed. The bolts on the tail lights were replaced twice, but the failure recurred where a wire failed causing the lighting for the rear tail lights to fail. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10763606, filed 2015-09, 200,000 miles“There is no direct cable to the carburetor system. Also, without the computer input pedal doesn't release uintil consumer turns vehicle off. Dealership is aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #861072, filed 2000-04Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10160637Apr 4, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to remove or disable the Bi-Fuel Compressed Natural Gas system…
- 10034428Feb 1, 2010Chevrolet:gmc: engineering information-fuel tank pressure sensor, dtcs p0446, p0451 or p0454 set. Gmc engineering is attempting to determine the root cause of the above concern.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 28 | 9% |
| 2023 | 38 | 10% |
| 2022 | 46 | 7% |
| 2021 | 32 | 4% |
| 2020 | 41 | 5% |
| 2019 | 39 | 4% |
| 2018 | 19 | 4% |
| 2017 | 32 | 4% |
| 2016 | 27 | 3% |
| 2015 | 30 | 3% |
| 2014 | 34 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 3% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 15 | 3% |
| 2008 | 23 | 3% |
| 2007 | 19 | 2% |
| 2006 | 18 | 5% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 21 | 3% |
| 2003 | 28 | 3% |
| 2002 | 20 | 4% |
| 2001 | 62 | 13% |
| 2000 | 41 | 7% |
| 1999 | 28 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 3% |
| 1997 | 52 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
122 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
60 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsTires
12 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsSeats
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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