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Other or unknownPart report

1998 Chevrolet Tahoe Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
2%of 263 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2% of the 263 complaints for this model year. 2 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.

“I seem to have a problem with my ABS brakes. I believe it was a contributing factor in 1 accident. Resulting in damage to 2 trucks. It was repaired but the bodyshop, associated with a GM dealer, failed to repair and or indentify the brake problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10119523, filed 2005-05

“Power door locks would lock & unlock after getting wet. Have taken to dealer for repairs, but problem with the locks has reappeared. Also, rear hatch would open unexpectedly while driving. Have taken vehicle back to dealer for repairs. The keyless entry also failed. The hood release handle malfunctions.”

NHTSA complaint #870581, filed 2000-09

“This is to report the failure of a century brand child car seat in an traffic accident. Century car seat model: 45100sth, manufacturer's date: 06-30-2000; purchase date approximately 8/00. Seat was properly installed in Chevrolet Tahoe and child was properly seated and buckled into car seat. Accident occurred on 2/9/02; approximate travel speed: 50 MPH, in 4-wheel drive. Truck spun out of control on icy road and came to stop in a ditch. Child was completely ejected from the car seat; buckle across chest broke and came open during crash. …”

NHTSA complaint #758294, filed 2002-02

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026414%
2025510%
2024812%
2023177%
20222412%
2021419%
2020611%
2019109%
20182827%
20172414%
20164618%
20159414%
20143741%
201312252%
201210056%
201121247%
201013944%
20099533%
20089318%
200720117%
200654%
200593%
200472%
2003102%
200282%
200141%
200021%
1999102%
199862%
199792%
199652%
199562%

Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe

Brakes
77 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
50 complaints
Steering
31 complaints
Engine cooling
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
21 complaints
Electrical system
20 complaints
Fuel system
17 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Tires
10 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology