MYRModel Year Report

1998 Chevrolet Express 3500

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1998 Chevrolet Express 3500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:26:54.565Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Express 3500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 11 complaints 2002: 3 complaints 2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 16 complaints 2005: 17 complaints 2006: 15 complaints 2006 2007: 11 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2012: 5 complaints 2013: 1 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaints 2019: 2 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2021 2024: 2 complaints 2024
1998: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19972
19983
19994
20004
200111
20023
200312
200416
200517
200615
200711
200811
20099
20104
20125
20131
20141
20192
20211
20242

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure.

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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, 20080527

STRUCTURE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure.

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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, 20080527

AIR BAGS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags.

INJURY
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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, 20110217

AIR BAGS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags.

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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, 20120511

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Chevrolet Express 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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:body:door, accounting for 33% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.