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1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Based on reports from 452 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
452
Crashes
17
Fires
12
Recalls
2
TSBs
18
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 452 complaints, 17 crashes, 12 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipHIGH

67 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues — failures commonly reported around 74K miles.

!Inspect the Visibility:windshield Wiper/washerMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

23
0–30K
29
30–60K
46
60–90K
25
90–120K
16
120–150K
21
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (46 reports) • Median: 74K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (67 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip67 (15%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer24 (5%)
Brakes22 (5%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor21 (5%)
Steering18 (4%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission17 (4%)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System15 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components13 (3%)

1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with 67 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 74,151 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 74K-mile mark.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:windshield wiper/washer-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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11
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12
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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

06E043000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

07E088000Nov 2007

EQUIPMENT

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the 2017 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 452 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, with 67 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
The 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 452 complaints, 17 crash reports, and 12 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 Silverado 1500 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 Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems start?
Based on 160 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 74,151 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K 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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