1998 Chevrolet Express 3500
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
2 of 3 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door and body.
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We currently own a 1998 and a 2000 Express van and we have the same problem on both of them, the passenger side doors (The 'double doors') are seizing up. We tried to lubricate them but it hasn't helped any.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-05-27
Air bags
2 of 3 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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Tl*the contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the passenger side air bag suddenly deployed although there was no crash. The passenger was injured as a result.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-02-17
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the air bag deployed erroneously and without warning. The deployment caused the contact to momentarily lose control of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-11
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1998 Chevrolet Express 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1998 Chevrolet Express 3500 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 Express 3500?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet Express 3500 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.