Complaints
315
Crashes
24
Fires
7
Injuries
16
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#143 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:81,873 mi
Crash-related:6
#226 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Avg mileage:84,360 mi
#318 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Avg mileage:72,730 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 43 | 6 | — | 81,873 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 26 | — | — | 84,360 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 18 | — | — | 72,730 mi | |
| STEERING | 14 | — | — | 108,050 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 12 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 | — | — | 78,797 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | 3 | 151,050 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 8 | — | — | 53,775 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 7 | — | — | 113,093 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 5 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 66,427 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | 2 | — | 99,750 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 5 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 4 | — | 67,951 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | 1 | — | 75,750 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 4 | — | — | 82,207 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 171,448 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | 1 | — | 204,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | 121,650 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 172,300 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 3 | — | 168,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 3 | — | — | — |
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