1998 Chevrolet C30
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1998
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
2 of 2 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1998-03-15Service brakes, hydraulic98V033000 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. One or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of "287" And, if found, replace the rotor.
Buy-smart checklist
1998 Chevrolet C30 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 98V033000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 1998 Chevrolet C30 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 C30?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet C30 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.