MYRModel Year Report

1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups

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1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:02:41.760Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet C/K Pickups Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1990: 1 complaints 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 1999: 37 complaints 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2002
1998: 78 complaints
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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%

45% of complaints: visibility — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

FIRE
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REAR VIEW MIRROR SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE. *LA

NHTSA ODI report, 20031118

SERVICE BRAKES 31%

31% of complaints: service brakes — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cooling system and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980930

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and pinion and electric power assist system.

INJURY
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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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120831

POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20010108 — PE (closed 20010522)

VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER

I 20020517 — EA (closed 20030501)

DRIVER DOOR ELECTRICAL FIRES

R 20030424 — visibility

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 A

Campaign 03V093000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V093000 (visibility) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.