1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (31% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and seat belts (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 22% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
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.
- Brakes5 31%
- Fuel system2 13%
- Seat belts2 13%
- Tires2 13%
- Air bags1 6.3%
- Equipment1 6.3%
Example complaints
Brakes: “The truck has a problem with the wheel speed sensors. I first changed the pads and rotors on the front brakes think they might be the problem. But that did not work. The dealer has diagnosed the problem as bad wheel speed sensors and this causes the ABS to engage at slow speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10192736, filed 2007-06, 70,000 milesFuel system: “When driving the vehicle, the consumer smelled fumes coming from the vehicle, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection. The mechanic informed the owner that the fuel tank was leaking gas. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10073791, filed 2004-05Tires: “The rear driver side tire experienced tread separation while driving 35 MPH. The cause of the failure was undetermined. The left side of the vehicle was damaged as a result of the separation. The consumer replaced all five tires and sent the faulty tire to continental tire of north america as they requested.”
NHTSA complaint #10040231, filed 2003-10, 28,555 milesMileage when problems were reported
22% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 54,000 and 120,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
- 10082506Aug 26, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in…
- 10248444Jun 30, 2014Equipment. Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 9 | 87,328 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 16 | 65,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Falling |
All Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (31% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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 Silverado 2500 HD reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,000 miles and the middle half falls between 54,000 and 120,000 miles; 22% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.