Chevrolet Chevrolet 1998
Model Chevrolet made in 1998 by Chevrolet got 20 consumer complains as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 1998
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 990941004 | 01/01/2000 | 739023 | 609756 | Information regarding switches to turn off and on frontal air bags for passenger cars and trucks. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 98007-98 | 04/23/1998 | 600075 | Subject on ignition coil wire arcing. *yc | 04/23/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 97IDPD15BLA | 08/01/1997 | 605538 | Cluster-circuit board update. *ak | 06/29/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 971215970000 | 12/15/1997 | 54471 | Breif information on product emission campaign / emission label error. *yc | 04/20/1998 | |
| 970901776520 | 09/01/1997 | 54342 | Experiencing an intermittent rough idle or misfire at idle after the engine is started. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 99105 | 04/20/1999 | 6092325 | Some j-car and s-truck models may exhibit increased oil consuption on engine built before october 27, 1997. *tt | 12/05/2000 | |
| 970801766505 | 08/01/1997 | 54296 | Condition with engine miss and/or roughness and a ses light. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 971101776121 | 11/01/1997 | 54206 | Experiencing a tick/knock/rattle noise from engine. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619038 | Service information message regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engine electronic injection pump cores. *tt | 05/11/2001 | |
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619019 | Service information regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engine electronic injection pump cores. *tt | 05/10/2001 | |
| 300800 | 08/30/2000 | 619015 | Service information regarding 1994 to 2000 6.5-liter diesel engines, rpo l49, l56 and l65 as it pertains to the electronic pump. *tt | 05/10/2001 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||||
| 990866002A | 01/01/2000 | 990866002 | 609733 | This bulletin informs dealerships about the trap resistant rear compartment (trunk) kit. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||||
| 98464102A | 10/01/1998 | 46-41-02 | 602753 | Conditions with front propeller shaft cv boot torn or cracked. *yc | 01/11/1999 |
| SEATS | |||||
| 990940004 | 01/01/2000 | 731611 | 609743 | General motors began providing child restrain seat top tether hardware packages to customers in the united states who requested them. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 431701B | 08/01/1998 | 609637 | Model year 1994-99 passenger cars and trucks , bumps or rust colored spots in the paint due to rail or iron dust. yd | 04/05/2000 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 010139003 | 08/01/2001 | 623995 | Information regarding j 44551 a/c suction screen kit repair recommendations and procedures after catastrophic compressor failures for passenger cars and light duty trucks with delphi hd6, hu6 and ht6 compressors. *tt | 10/31/2001 | |
| 970901761201 | 09/01/1997 | 54335 | False hvac history dtc b0408 and/or heater & a/c temperature control door motor becomes inoperative while using scan tool. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 11/03/2003 | 1 | ||
| My 1998 chevrolet metro lsi was totalled yesterday in an accident with a school bus. my air bags did not deflate, and judging the seriousness of the accident, i could have been killed or mutilated. i would like to have something done. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 12/16/2006 | 154000 | 1 | 06/27/1998 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. at 40 mph the vehicle struck a deer on the driver's side. the air bag indicator illuminated. however, the air bags failed to deploy. the dealer performed a diagnostic test and determined that there was a defect in the airbag system. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 154000.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 12/01/1997 | |||
| Starter wiring is designed to close to exhaust system causing overheating & failure of starter. *yc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 56468 | ||
| Lower intake manifold gasket was leaking. dexcool antifreeze was leaking into the 3.4l engine. replaced intake gasket. | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Temperature gauge failed. *yc | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Cd player malfunctioned. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/03/2003 | 42000 | 2 | 09/01/1998 |
| Vehicle tends to continue to have problems with the steering even after the steering computer chip was replaced. vehicle swerves unexpectedly while being driven at about 50-55 mph. *ak the steering veared to the left or the right. brake power booster pump went out leaving the vehicle brakeless. *tc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Brakes failed. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 2 | |||
| Rear brake wheel cylinder leaked.*ak *jb | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 11/03/2003 | 42000 | 2 | 09/01/1998 |
| Vehicle tends to continue to have problems with the steering even after the steering computer chip was replaced. vehicle swerves unexpectedly while being driven at about 50-55 mph. *ak the steering veared to the left or the right. brake power booster pump went out leaving the vehicle brakeless. *tc | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 04/05/1998 | 6 | 01/15/1998 | |
| Re: 1998 chevy lumina-ls - recall, vin# 2g2wl52m8w8209329, steering problems. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 04/12/2003 | 23298 | 0 | 05/08/1998 |
| I have a 1998 chevrolt cavalier. to date it has less than 25,000 miles. there is and has been something wrong with the front-end of my car. it seems the clunking sound that one can feel as been there for quite awhile. while driving(on flat, straight forward, pavement)(between 32 and 37 mph) my car will veer, bounce to the right without the steering wheel moving(as in turning). i have described the/this situation to a certified machinest/mechanic, without hesitation proceeded to explain rack and pinion steering. i have found it necessary and essential, in regards to safety, to rent a vehicle in order to leave my small and somewhat isolated home town. sincerely, cory k strite | |||
| 02/02/2004 | 70000 | 1 | 09/28/1998 |
| I contacted gm corp when i first heard of the recall on rack and pinion on the 1998 chevy malibu because i had moved to another state and was concerned i wouldn't get the notice. the young man i spoke with said it wasn't on my car, how can that be. i told him i have had problems when turning the vehicle and hitting the brakes. it has been over a year and i still haven't received a recall notice what should i do? *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 12/11/1998 | 1 | 05/10/1998 | |
| Steering control arm failed. *yc | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/19/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Firestone, affinity, p21560r15; while looking over tires noticed one of the front tires grove had cracks around tires.*ak consumer stated upon looking at tires, he noticed that they contained cracks in all 4, dealer informed consumers t hat tires were ok.*slc | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/13/2001 | 1 | ||
| During inspection found cracks on tires near of rims where could hit tires and air will leak.*ak consumer states there were stress cracks above the letters on all four tires, firestone wilderness at p215/75/r15.*jb | |||
| 07/15/1999 | |||
| Firestone tire bad, one speeling and one no good, rim is bent | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 04/26/2002 | 20 | 2 | 06/12/1998 |
| Corvette c5 bought on june 12th, 98. 1g1 yy2 2g3 w51 229 86. miles ~ 20.000: two crashes due to a sudden acceleration at full throttle. first accident: april 26th, 02. i was stopped at the entry of a parking, the engine raced and the car ploughed ahead, although i continuously applied pressure on the brake pedal. the c5 accelerated at a terrific speed and stopped only after i applied the parking brake and cut the ignition. the car was repaired. the head mechanic, assured me my car was in order when i took it back. i requested the garage consult a gm expert on that sort of accident. he did not comply with that request.the dysfunction ocurred again. second accident : may 7th, 03. i parked. i had, at the end of this maneuver, the right foot on the brake, (to slow the car which at this time crawled), when the engine accelerated. the c5 stopped after i jammed on the brake and cut the ignition remarks and conclusion. the c5 suddenly took off on it's own, the throttle in a full open position, without the driver stepping on the accelerator pedal. the brakes were not effective soon enough to avoid the accidents. only switching off the ignition was effective to stop the vehicle. i had my right foot on the brake pedal and the gear lever was in drive. as any engineer knows, given that electronic logic is sensitive to interferences and the c5 compartment is flooded with violents signals; it was imperative, after the first serious incident, to install a black box or timestamping recording device, filming and recording the actual foot position of the driver, the throttle and brake positions, engine rpm and vehicle speed in order to analyze a possible re-occurence of the event. being a surgeon, considering the gravity of this double and identical accident, not only to renonce using this c5, but also to ask that all the c5 be subject to a factory recall to control all their electronic, to correct the defects and origin of such dysfunctions and prevent such accidents.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 06/26/2004 | 63000 | 1 | 10/03/2002 |
| 1998 chevrolet metro 4 door - driver and passenger windows do not stay on track when rolling up or down. purchased this car in 2002, used, from an individual. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| Side rear view mirrors vibrate/failed, making it hard to see vehicles in the rear. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | PAYSON | 85541 | CHAPMAN AUTO PAYSON | |
| CA | STOCKTON | CHASE CHEVROLET | ||
| RI | E. PROVIDENCE | 02914 | PAUL MASSE CHEVROLET | 401-434-1900 |
| WA | SPOKANE | CAMP CHEVROLET |