1998 Chevrolet C/K Series Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility (6 reports).

0Recalls
8Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1998 Chevrolet C/K Series recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series.

Most common 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2013-06-30, Service Brakes
WENT TO STOP AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. *TR
2011-02-04, Visibility
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CK 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. OCCASIONALLY THEY DO NOT COME ON AND AT OTHER TIMES, WHEN THEY DO COME ON, THEY WILL NOT SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS RELATED TO THE HIS YEAR, MAKE OR MODEL VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT BECAUSE HIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN 1997 IT SHOULD ALSO BE INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL 03V159000, VISIBILITY WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
2008-08-27, Visibility
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CK 2500. WHILE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ACTIVATED DURING A STORM, THEY SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. UPDATED 09/25/08 *BF UPDATED 09/25/08. *JB
2005-09-24, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WE HAVE A 1998 CHEVY Z71 PICKUP AND HAVE HAD FOR SEVERAL YEARS. WE HAVE CONTINUAL BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK. WE HAVE REPLACED ROTORS, CALIPERS, BRAKE PADS ALL SEVERAL TIMES. SOMETIMES REPLACING BRAKE PADS AS OFTEN AS EVERY SIX MONTHS. STILL HAVE THE SAME SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL WITH TOO MUCH PEDAL TRAVEL. ALSO STILL HAVE LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES THAN WE SHOULD HAVE. THE TRUCK HAS ALSO HAD THE INTERMITTENT WIPER PROBLEM, THE WIPERS SOMETIMES WORK SOMETIMES NOT, WE PAID FOR A REPLACEMENT WIPER BOARD AND REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. NOW WE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD FOGGING UP ESPECIALLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. WE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS CAUSING THIS PR
2005-09-15, Visibility
1998 CHEVROLET C/K 1500 DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CIRCUIT BOARD.*MR THERE WAS A RECALL TO REPAIR THE CIRCUIT BOARD IN 1995-1997 MODELS BUT NOT 1998 WHICH EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURE. *NM

1998 Chevrolet C/K Series questions

Does the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (6), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Service Brakes (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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