1998 Chevrolet Silverado Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 279 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 134,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado, 3% of the 279 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,000 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 rear turn signal and brake indicator failed without. Dealer stated that electronic relay malfunctioned. It only happened during the winter months. Chevrolet Silverado 1998 has had on going electrical and braking system issues since it was new.”
NHTSA complaint #10109624, filed 2005-04, 189,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the running lights were constantly illuminated and there was no way to deactivate the lights. The contact expressed displeasure with the feature and felt that it affected his driving. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the situation and informed the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10452426, filed 2012-03, 150,000 miles“Turn signal would stop operating because socket overheated and caused bulbs to blowout. Socket was replaced on two occasions, and problem reoccurred. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8007089, filed 2002-04“The consumer stated the windshield wiper motor failed. The consumer stated the module was replaced. Also the turn signal lights were replaced because of a burned out bulb.”
NHTSA complaint #10024699, filed 2003-10“Consumer was trying to change tail lights & found that the manufacturer tightened too much the brackets which made it crack. Dealer & manufacturer will only repair vehicle at consumers expense. Vehicle is under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #859731, filed 2000-04Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 7 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 13 | 1% |
| 1999 | 19 | 1% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado
89 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
45 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsTires
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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