MYRModel Year Report

1998 Chevrolet C/K Series

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1998 Chevrolet C/K Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:45.117Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 8 complaints 1998 8 1999: 9 complaints 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2003: 7 complaints 2003
1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 8 complaints 1998 8 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2002 2003: 7 complaints 2003
1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 8 complaints 1998 8 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 4 complaints 2002 2003: 7 complaints 2003

1998: 8 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19932
19943
19953
19962
19974
19988
19999
20002
20014
20024
20037

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

6 of 8 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

Show complaint excerpts

The 97 Chevrolet truck has a problem with the windshiled wiper motor malfunctioning. Mine did the same thing and had to be replaced by my mechanic.the dealer says even though it occurs on the 97S there is no recall on the 98S.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-14

Windshield wipers operated erratically, if at all, at speeds other than what was selected on the switch. The only way to turn the things off, if they managed to come on, was to turn off the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-09

Service brakes

3 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Show complaint excerpts

Went to stop and brake pedal went to the floor.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-30

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2001-05-22Engineering analysisClosed 2002-12-15 Vacuum brake booster failure
  2. I
    2002-05-17Engineering analysisClosed 2003-05-01 Driver door electrical fires

Buy-smart checklist

1998 Chevrolet C/K Series — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series 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 Series?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.