1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 361 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,021miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3% of the 361 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,021 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.
“Driver's side seat belt retractor housing has plastic opening. Friction from seat belt motion has caused the belt to wear through the opening's edge and cut a slot into the housing, and the belt itself has become frayed and catches in the opening. Contact me for a digital photo of belt and housing.”
NHTSA complaint #10143731, filed 2005-11, 122,000 miles“Front/rear seat belt retractor are plastic. This causes the plastic retractor casing to split, cutting into the seat belts when pulling back and forth. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10063528, filed 2004-03, 2,021 miles“The passenger side seat belt had to be replaced. The belt was being replaced because it would not come out from the bottom mechanism. My mechanic told me that this is a common problem with chevys.”
NHTSA complaint #10020825, filed 2003-06“Front lap belt on passenger side tightens on passenger so much that you have to remove belt every now and then and rebuckle to relieve the tension. Chevy dealer ordered 2 different belts, then said it is designed that way and charged us $141 and we still have the very same problem. Dealer is not able to fix problem.”
NHTSA complaint #753125, filed 2001-10“Third door is not solid and creaking/pooping every day. Also, driver's side plastic housing where the seat belt adjuster is bolted into, makes excessive noise when going over bumps in the road.”
NHTSA complaint #780342, filed 1998-08Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 3 | 0% |
| 2021 | 7 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 1% |
| 2019 | 12 | 1% |
| 2018 | 11 | 2% |
| 2017 | 13 | 2% |
| 2016 | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 | 22 | 2% |
| 2014 | 50 | 3% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 10 | 2% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 26 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 10 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 3% |
| 1997 | 8 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 14% |
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 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTires
12 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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