Complaints
335
Crashes
19
Fires
6
Injuries
17
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Chevrolet Silverado Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#161 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:61,257 mi
Crash-related:6
#218 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Avg mileage:83,663 mi
#315 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Avg mileage:125,223 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 61 | 6 | — | 61,257 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 18 | — | — | 83,663 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 15 | — | — | 125,223 mi | |
| TIRES | 9 | 1 | — | 144,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 7 | — | — | 185,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 7 | 1 | — | 89,230 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | 2 | 86,333 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 6 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 39,270 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 5 | 1 | — | 112,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 5 | — | — | 71,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 5 | — | — | 74,095 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 3 | — | 72,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 4 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | 129,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 3 | — | — | 53,248 mi | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3 | — | — | — |
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