1998 Chevrolet Silverado Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 279 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado, 3% of the 279 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 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.
“From early after we purchased the vehicle, we have had trouble. When you take your foot off the accelerator, it will oftentimes not slow down and sometimes even speed up. We have taken it to bale Chevrolet on several occasions and told they could find nothing wrong. We wrote to Chevrolet who contacted paul wilkerson at bale Chevrolet who told them the vehicle is operating as designed even though he was aware of the problem and his mechanics had driven the vehicle around their parking lot at 40 MPH without using the accelerator. …”
NHTSA complaint #743802, filed 2001-04“The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado. One year ago while driving approximately 45 MPH the vehicle lunged forward, began to accelerate and respond as if it were a standard vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently; however, more recently it began to occur every time he drove the vehicle. When the failure occurred the vehicle lunged forward and was within one inch of a crash forcing the contact to apply the brake pedal with excessive force. The contact stated that the transmission/ccc solenoid does not disengage while releasing the accelerator pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10577236, filed 2014-04, 130,000 miles“Consumer states that while traveling at 45 to 50 MPH, the throttle was stuck wide open, didn't disengage when consumer apllied brakes really hard. Consumer states engine reved up and consumer put emergency brake on. Vehicle still would not stop. Consumer had to shut engine off. Nlm consumer states even after shutting off engine and restarting, the acceleration continued.”
NHTSA complaint #8006597, filed 2002-03“Sudden acceleration; at 28,000 miles 1st incident occurred when releasing brake pedal after starting. Vehicle taken to dealer and had some repairs made. At 46,000 miles problem reoccured. Returned to dealer for some more repairs. Currently, at 48,000 miles problem reoccurring . Please feel free to provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #873962, filed 2000-10“Ongoing problem with vehicle hesitating / stalling at a stop position. When applying the accelerator pedal carburetor flooded. Vehicle been inspected/repairs on two occasions, and been to two different dealers, and problem still reoccurring.”
NHTSA complaint #853629, filed 1999-12Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% |
| 2013 | 6 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 23 | 4% |
| 2003 | 29 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 3% |
| 2001 | 38 | 4% |
| 2000 | 83 | 6% |
| 1999 | 95 | 6% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 8 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
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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