MYRModel Year Report

1998 Chevrolet Pickup

● Typical for this model
1998 Chevrolet Pickup
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:55:57.636Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 16 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1994: 58 complaints 1995: 79 complaints 1995 1996: 60 complaints 1997: 75 complaints 1997 1998: 50 complaints 1998 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 32 complaints 2001: 17 complaints 2001 2002: 17 complaints 2003: 10 complaints 2003
1998: 50 complaints
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YearComplaints
199011
199116
19928
199458
199579
199660
199775
199850
199939
200032
200117
200217
200310

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 20%

20% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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ABS BRAKES APPEAR CONFUSED DURING LOW SPEED TURN AROUND RESULTING IN DELAY OF BRAKE ACTUATION OF A COUPLE OF SECONDS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19981223

THE ABS SYSTEM SEEMS TO SLIP WHILE BRAKING AND CHANGING LANES AT THE SAME TIME, AND WHEN RUNNING OVER A ROAD REFLECTOR THE BRAKE WILL NOT GRAB UNTIL COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE DEALER HAS CLEANED THE REAR WHEELS BUT THIS DOES NOT SOLVE THE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20020912

TIRES 10%

10% of complaints: tires — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON INTERSTATE 5 GOING 70 MPH, AND BEGAN TO HEAR A THUMPING SOUND. WITHIN SECONDS, MY FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEW & I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF MY TRUCK. I HAD TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY STOP IN THE CENTER OF THE FREEWAY @ THE EL TORO "Y".

NHTSA ODI report, 20020906

VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file.

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THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE WINSHIELD WIPERS. *SCC

NHTSA ODI report, 20021030

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20081217 — exterior lighting

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH

Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

Campaign 08E050000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Chevrolet Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08E050000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2000 ▲ 1999 ● 1994

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1997 ● 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet Pickup have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.