1998 Chevrolet Silverado Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 6%of 279 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 144,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado, 6% of the 279 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 144,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was driving 55mph, pulling a trailer when vehicle started pulling right. Heard a noise. Maintained control of vehicle and was able to stop. Checked tires and noticed right front sidewall had separated all around from casing. Tire was still inflated. Firestone, steel tex at, lt245/75r16. Original equipment on vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #893996, filed 2001-08“While driving, vehicle broke down due to electronic transfer module malfunction, it would not allow the rear fuel tank to kick in, dealer has replaced the fuel sender, balance pump control and transfer pump, consumer later received service bulletin regarding the inoperative fuel transfer pump.”
NHTSA complaint #565544, filed 2002-07“Consumer was traveling 40mph and while going around a curve a tire blew out, resulting in a crash. Upon impact, passenger's side airbag didn't deploy, nor did the seat belts help to secure the passenger & driver at the time of impact. Manufacturer has been contacted 3 times.”
NHTSA complaint #863283, filed 2000-06“Tires were taken to be balanced. Dealer informed consumer that tread was coming off the passenger's rear. It wasn't visible. Rotating machine diagnosed the problem. Consumer has a 1998, Chevrolet, Silverado with original tires. Tire size lt245/75r16, DOT# unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #872296, filed 2000-10“Pe20020; original firestone tires on a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1998,lt24575r16. Both front tires are coupling in middle, and excessive wear in edges of tires, also along edge its coupling in every other space. Dot#vn11bab497.”
NHTSA complaint #873265, filed 2000-10Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 | 5 | 7% |
| 2010 | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 | 14 | 4% |
| 2004 | 21 | 3% |
| 2003 | 27 | 4% |
| 2002 | 27 | 4% |
| 2001 | 56 | 6% |
| 2000 | 70 | 5% |
| 1999 | 90 | 5% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 8 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 12% |
| 1989 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado
89 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
45 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsEngine cooling
15 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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