1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 11% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,500 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.
“The contact stated while driving 45 MPH under normal road conditions, the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who determined that the fuel solenoid driver had failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10175282, filed 2006-12, 66,500 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500. While idling at a light or driving 60 MPH, the engine intermittently fails. The vehicle lost power steering and power brakes. In the beginning, the vehicle would immediately restart, but now it takes approximately five minutes after the vehicle shuts down to restart. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 64,260 and failure mileage was 63,700. Updated 04/22/08. The consumer stated the problem was finally resolved by replacing the fuel injection driver module.”
NHTSA complaint #10221528, filed 2008-03, 63,700 miles“The contact stated the vehicle stalled suddenly while driving 65 MPH. An independent mechanic determined the injector pump failed and needed to be replaced”
NHTSA complaint #10163990, filed 2006-07, 192,000 miles“When filling tank with fuel, noticed that the fuel was coming back out. The fuel tank had raptured in the middle. The seam in the tank had came apart. Had tank replaced, problem reacured. Since then, tank has been replaced 3 more times. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8021658, filed 2002-10“After driving for only a few minutes consumer heard a sound coming from the fuel tank once the engine was shut off. Vehicle was serviced, and the problem was due to cracks on the fuel tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10073719, filed 2004-05Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 9 | 6% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 9 | 10% |
| 2020 | 11 | 10% |
| 2019 | 11 | 15% |
| 2018 | 9 | 17% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 13 | 11% |
| 2015 | 19 | 11% |
| 2014 | 8 | 20% |
| 2013 | 10 | 20% |
| 2012 | 10 | 19% |
| 2011 | 12 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 24 | 9% |
| 2004 | 26 | 7% |
| 2003 | 29 | 6% |
| 2002 | 30 | 9% |
| 2001 | 23 | 6% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 10% |
| 1998 | 8 | 11% |
| 1997 | 6 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
32 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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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