Complaints
299
Crashes
11
Fires
3
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Chevrolet Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#127 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:65,032 mi
Crash-related:2
#213 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Avg mileage:82,062 mi
#312 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Avg mileage:88,613 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 27 | 2 | — | 65,032 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 13 | — | — | 82,062 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 12 | — | — | 88,613 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 12 | — | — | 59,014 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 | — | — | 66,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 7 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 7 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 6 | — | 2 | 80,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 6 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING | 6 | — | — | 80,505 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 5 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 5 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 5 | — | — | 63,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 5 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 40,195 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 50,500 mi |
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