1998 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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.
- Complaints
- 67
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1998
None on file
51% of complaints
Complaints per year
1998: 67 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 61 |
| 1998 | 67 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 80 |
| 2001 | 72 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 42 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
51% · 34 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Tires
16% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
Suspension
12% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing front and rear.
Power train
10% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing axle assembly and manual transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
Consumer stopped the truck and put it in park ,went in to house, and minutes later the truck charged into the barn, hitting anothe new truck parked in the barn.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-12-10
Vehicle speed control
9% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing linkages and cruise control.
Show complaint excerpts
Fuel injection pump failed.....loss of power, sudden acceleration with no warning, replaced unit 3X....dealer stated that was the way they were, sometime having to install 2 to get it out of shop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-04
Also filed under Fuel system, diesel
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1998Complaint volume 67 complaints filed for this model year.
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
Buy-smart checklist
1998 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 34 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.