MYRModel Year Report

1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups

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1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
RENDERED 2026-10-31T15:55:26.421Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
78
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1998

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Visibility

45% of complaints

Complaints per year

1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 72 complaints 1998: 78 complaints 1998 78 1999: 37 complaints 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2002
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1995 1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 72 complaints 1997 1998: 78 complaints 1998 78 1999: 37 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2002
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1995 1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 72 complaints 1997 1998: 78 complaints 1998 78 1999: 37 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2002

1998: 78 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19901
19916
19927
199312
199452
199523
199622
199772
199878
199937
200034
200124
200214

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Visibility

45% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Rear view mirror switch caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-18

Service brakes

31% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing cooling system and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

Show complaint excerpts

Traveling about 100MPH, when vehicle died out. Took to dealer & was informed safety feature built-in due to requirement by NHTSA. Computer has a built-in safety feature.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-09-30

Steering

10% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and electric power assist system.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While driving the power steering gave a quick lock up and lost power steering took pump off and pulley and shaft fell out of pump.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-31

Power train

4% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2001-01-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-05-22 Vacuum brake booster
  2. I
    2002-05-17Engineering analysisClosed 2003-05-01 Driver door electrical fires
  3. R
    2003-04-24Visibility03V093000 Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on April 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V093000 · Visibility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.