1998 Chevrolet Z71 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%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 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Chevrolet Z71, 4% 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.
“When going around corners or curbs, rear axle would make cracking & popping sounds. Took to dealer & informed by mechanic rear axle was misaligned. Manufacturer has no part to send for replacing the rear axle.”
NHTSA complaint #844508, filed 1999-08Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
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 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Z71
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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