1998 Chevrolet Motor Home
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and exhaust system.
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Temperature gauge failed on two occasions, not indicating vehicle was experiencing overheating.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-04-05
Also filed under Power train
Engine stalls intermittently.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-08-26
Tires
2 of 11 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Parking brake
2 of 11 total reports mention: parking brake.
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The parking gear and emergency brake failed on my 1998 winnebago itasca suncruiser motorhome. The motorhome was parked in a flat parking lot, placed in park with the emergency brake set.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-12
Service brakes
2 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
2 of 11 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing differential unit and automatic transmission.
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 Motor Home — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Parking brake: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1998 Chevrolet Motor Home 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 Motor Home?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet Motor Home have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.