1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 4%of 361 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,961miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 4% of the 361 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,961 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Pulling into driveway to park into garage, pressed on the brake and it went all the way to the floor. Pushed down on emergency brake to stop the truck before it hit the garage wall. After placing the truck in park I opened the hood to see one of the badly rusted lines connecting to the front driver side wheel leaking fluid. Inspected all the rest of the brake lines personally all of the lines are severely rusted leading to ABS & master cylinder. Only line not affected was the rear break line I had replaced 2 years ago due to the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10538220, filed 2013-08, 169,922 miles“Dt: caller stated that speed control was not letting up when letting off the gas pedal. Took vehicle dealer about 6 times in the past 5 years. They replaced the part, and in a few weeks the problem recurred. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10130039, filed 2005-07, 24,000 miles“The engine does not slow down when the drivers foot is removed from the gas pedal. The engine actually speeds up slightly, stays at about 2000 RPM and after about 8 to 10 seconds, it goes back to normal idle speed. The only way to slow the truck is to push in the clutch and apply the brake, this is very irritating and dangerous, especially in city type traffic. This was reported when the truck was new. It has been back to the dealer 3 times with no improvement. The dealer says we have to contact GM to get a new computer program written. Gm says we have to go back to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #707800, filed 1999-06“While driving vehicle about 20 MPH brake pads did not work properly. When applied brake pedal the vehicle started pulling to either side (left of right). The other safety problem involved the throttle sticking when traveling between speeds 10-25 MPH resulting in the vehicle operating as if the cruise control was engaged. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #823133, filed 1998-06“While traveling in vehicle at 50-60mph,the engine had revved up from 1600 to 2200 rpms. This has happened 3 different times. Took vehicle to dealer. Was test driven & nothing found. Vehicle put on diagnostic machine & nothing showed up.”
NHTSA complaint #832922, filed 1999-02Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 | 13 | 4% |
| 2023 | 18 | 5% |
| 2022 | 12 | 2% |
| 2021 | 10 | 1% |
| 2020 | 28 | 4% |
| 2019 | 18 | 2% |
| 2018 | 19 | 4% |
| 2017 | 18 | 3% |
| 2016 | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 | 16 | 1% |
| 2014 | 23 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 11 | 3% |
| 2009 | 11 | 2% |
| 2008 | 12 | 1% |
| 2007 | 18 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 13 | 2% |
| 2004 | 20 | 3% |
| 2003 | 29 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 10 | 2% |
| 2000 | 14 | 2% |
| 1999 | 18 | 3% |
| 1998 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 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 complaintsFuel system
12 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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