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BrakesPart report

1998 Chevrolet Van Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
13%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Chevrolet Van, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year.

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 have a recall about brake line hose ,but last november my brake line hose was cut with the wheel I call GM motor about this problem. If can get refund or change wheel size I try to replace wheels to expense I think GM need to replace for free to next size due to close to the wheel.”

NHTSA complaint #10222699, filed 2008-03

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200219%
2001321%
20001045%
1998213%
1997311%
19961139%
1995525%
1994545%
1993526%
1992113%

Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Van

Equipment
4 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Van

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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