1998 Chevrolet Z71 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Chevrolet Z71, 2% of the 45 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.
“While driving on the highway traveling 60mph, went around a curve and the right front tire blew out. Contacted dealer. They discovered that the tire was rubbing against frame which caused the problem. Dealer welded blocks onto the frame, but now the vehicle does not turn correctly, and pulls to one side. Manufacturer denies that there is a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #858255, filed 2000-03Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Z71
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsTires
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Z71
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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