1998 Chevrolet Silverado Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 5%of 279 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,850miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado, 5% of the 279 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,850 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Truck has 2 bad rods, and needs a crank only have 52k on it and it looks new we just put a trans in it jan 03 and now it needs a motor wow!!!! We have 8 autos all chevy this truck is a junk!!!!!t thanks ..”
NHTSA complaint #10069118, filed 2004-01, 52,000 miles“1998 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up had what appeared to be radiator leak. After further diagnosis, what was actually the problem was that the fitting in the intake manifold used to connect the coolant hose was made of a different metal than the intake manifold; the part crumbled while trying to fit the coolant hose over the fitting by hand (no tools involved!). I now have a truck in the garage that I cannot drive until it is fixed because the part does not fit due to the corrosion where the dissimilar metals came into contact and corroded. …”
NHTSA complaint #10098422, filed 2004-11, 80,000 miles“Intake manifold gasket was cracked and leaked out all water and severely overheated engine. The mechanic here at work says that he has changed a few hundred of these here at work were we have thousands of chevy trucks that are this same engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10058386, filed 2004-02, 88,000 miles“Intake manifold leaked coolant onto the engine. This can result in the engine overheating and result in a fire. The fitting in the intake manifold used to connect the coolant hose was made of a different metal than the intake manifold itself. This caused dissimilar metal corrosion in the fitting itself which lead to unnoticed pin hole leaks in the cooling system. Consumer felt GM should have provided a barrier between the two metals to solve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10022593, filed 2003-09, 60,000 miles“The contact stated while applying brake pressure at low speeds the anti-lock brakes activate, which made the vehicle difficult to stop. This occurred intermittently on dry roads during normal braking without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. The mechanic replaced the front brake pads, which did not remedy the problem. The dealership and manufacturer were not alerted. The mechanic installed a serpentine belt. Updated 03/09/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10149894, filed 2006-02, 76,850 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014959Mar 1, 2005Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 20 | 6% |
| 2004 | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 | 26 | 4% |
| 2002 | 58 | 8% |
| 2001 | 91 | 10% |
| 2000 | 88 | 7% |
| 1999 | 61 | 4% |
| 1998 | 15 | 5% |
| 1997 | 20 | 7% |
| 1996 | 13 | 7% |
| 1995 | 15 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 18% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado
89 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
45 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsTires
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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