1998 Chevrolet Silverado Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 279 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado, 4% of the 279 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving the steering wheel will jerk to the side. This is very dangerous it wil really cause you to over correct and cause a very serious accident. I really would like to find out if this has been reported before or if there has been a recall on this particular model. Other than this problem we love the truck. Thanks for you consideration on this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #765825, filed 2002-08“Dealer said wheel bearing was out of tolerance causing sensor to engage anti-lock braking which resulted in longer stopping distance. Cannot replace just bearing whole hub unit $300.dealer says right side is going as well.”
NHTSA complaint #753669, filed 2001-10“The steering wheel would jerk. It feels like steering went out. The problem is intermittent, but an every day occurrence. Been to dealer & mechanic they could not locate cause of jerking.”
NHTSA complaint #847049, filed 1999-09“Rubbing noise would occur when making a slow left hand turn. It sounded like it was coming from power steering, or steering sector. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #864596, filed 2000-06“Right front tire, assembly and shaft vehicle, causing vehicle to drop to the right, resulting in a collision. Vehicle was totaled. Dealer and manufacturer will be notified.”
NHTSA complaint #841463, filed 1999-06Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 | 12 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 8% |
| 2005 | 19 | 6% |
| 2004 | 21 | 3% |
| 2003 | 28 | 4% |
| 2002 | 29 | 4% |
| 2001 | 24 | 3% |
| 2000 | 78 | 6% |
| 1999 | 107 | 6% |
| 1998 | 11 | 4% |
| 1997 | 19 | 7% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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