MYRModel Year Report

1998 Chevrolet Chevy VAN

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1998 Chevrolet Chevy VAN
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:39:16.081Z

Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Chevy VAN Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 12 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 13 complaints 2001 2003: 10 complaints 2003
1998: 10 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19851
19871
19881
19891
19903
19936
19945
19957
19962
199712
199810
199912
20007
200113
200310

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US SLAMMED ON HIS BRAKES I APPLIED MINE BUT I HAD NO BRAKES. THEY HAD ROTTED OUT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140827

VISIBILITY

1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing switch/wiring.

STRUCTURE

1 of 10 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing hatchback/liftgate.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 10 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing rear/other.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

Show complaint excerpts

THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR (AUTOMATIC) DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY IN WEATHER CONDITIONS UNDER 50/60 DEGREES. THE DOOR DOES NOT LATCH (WHICH I'VE PAID TO HAVE FIXED IN 2002), AND NOW BECAUSE IT DOES NOT LATCH, IT IS POPPING BACK OPEN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050107

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Chevrolet Chevy VAN — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Chevrolet Chevy VAN 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 Chevy VAN?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet Chevy VAN have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.