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#BS-1998-CHEEXP-4428

1998 Chevrolet Explorer

Based on reports from 6 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
4
✅

Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devicesHIGH

2 owners reported visibility:rearview mirrors/devices issues — failures commonly reported around 123K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices2 (33%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (17%)
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal1 (17%)
Visibility:rear Window Wiper/washer:motor1 (17%)
Seats:front Assembly:recliner1 (17%)

1998 Chevrolet Explorer: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices Issues

Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 123,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 123K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal Issues

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:rear Window Wiper/washer:motor Issues

Visibility:rear Window Wiper/washer:motor complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:rear window wiper/washer:motor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1998 Chevrolet Explorer: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer is related to the visibility:rearview mirrors/devices, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer reliable?
The 1998 Chevrolet Explorer has 6 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1998 Chevrolet Explorer problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Chevrolet Explorer problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 123,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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