Chevrolet Pick Up 1998
Model Pick Up made in 1998 by Chevrolet got 30 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1998
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 03/08/2007 | 30000 | 1 | |
| Tl*- the contact stated that the replacement ac delco battery model # 78-6yr for the 1998 chevrolet pickup with 30,000 failure mileage leaks acid. certain ac delco batteries manufactured in 2000 and 2001 with side posts terminal had the potential to leak acid through the terminals. this failure has the potential to corrode frames, sheet metal, brake lines, battery leads and fuel lines. the current mileage was 40,000.*ak update *4/23/07tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 07/28/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving vehicle started smoking. dealer stated wires fused together. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| Brake lights and turn signal continuously this problem has existed for last 13 months. dealer stated it has been a design problem for last 6 years. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| Brake lights and turn signal continuously this problem has existed for last 13 months. dealer stated it has been a design problem for last 6 years. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 10/11/2000 | 1 | 05/23/1998 | |
| Fuel pump inside the tank failed. nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 70000 | 2 | 11/15/2002 | |
| Something that is connected to the body of the vehicle is coming in contacting with the fuel tank creating a hole. this problem has occurred twice. there is a recall by the chevrolet mfr. however, this make and model is not included. *mr the second failure occurred 10 months after the first. the consumer was told that there was not recall on the vehicle. *nm | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 04/12/2000 | 0 | ||
| Heater/blower did not work, it came on and off. dealer couldn't fix it. also, driver's seat lever was too tight and caused the leather to rip. dealer fixed it, and it ripped again. dealer said that they could order a nother seat cover, but it would just rip again. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/04/2009 | 113000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet pick up. while driving between 5-10 mph and coming to a slow stop, the antilock braking system would not stop the vehicle. the failure mostly occurs when coming to a stop. the contact previously changed the entire brakes and lines, but the failure still persists. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for repair. the failure mileage was 113,000. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/25/2003 | 1 | ||
| When coming to a stop front wheel sensor failed, causing abs system to come on, and vehicle lost all braking ability. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 1 | 10/28/1997 | ||
| Left front antilock brakes failed. *yh | |||
| 12/21/2000 | 3 | ||
| While driving in rain consumer was going down a hill and started to put on brakes, and right front tire locked. consumer went into a down slide for about 40 ft. *ak the dealer determind brakes had locked up. but were working at the time the dealer performed road test. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/05/2003 | 150000 | 1 | 04/01/1998 |
| While driving at 30 mph consumer heard a loud bang noise coming from the front of vehicle. when the consumer tried to depress the brakes pedal went to the floorboard. consumer traveled the rest of the way home doing less than 10 mph. the brake rotors had split in half and were barely functional. manufacturer had been notified of the problem, but would not solve the problem.*ak the consumer stated a recall was issued for this problem back in 1993/1994. the consumer feels that the manufacturer has not totally fix the problem. *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/05/2004 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| When the consumer attempted to park the vehicle, the brakes failed causing the vehicle not to stop. the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told the brake line had rusted. *jb...*ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1988 | ||
| Steering slips when making turns due to steering box failure. yh | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 09/06/2004 | 2 | ||
| Liftgate cables broke twice. consumer took vehicle to dealer for repairs both times , but the problem recurred. manufacturer was contacted.*ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 03/26/2004 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Consumer stated while driving felt a jerk, consumer pulled to the side, got out, and discovered that tire tread shredded. these tires replaced the original ones which were on recall. tires had about 50,000 miles on them. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/02/2010 | 166000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet pick-up. the contact stated while driving 5 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the contact to shut the vehicle off while in drive. the contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle continued to accelerate. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the sudden acceleration and the manufacturer stated since the vehicle is not under warranty their is nothing they can do. the contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the contact stated this could have caused a serious crash. the failure mileage was 166,000. jo | |||
| 12/02/2010 | 166000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet pick-up. the contact stated while driving 5 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the contact to shut the vehicle off while in drive. the contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle continued to accelerate. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the sudden acceleration and the manufacturer stated since the vehicle is not under warranty their is nothing they can do. the contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the contact stated this could have caused a serious crash. the failure mileage was 166,000. jo | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 04/12/2000 | 0 | ||
| Heater/blower did not work, it came on and off. dealer couldn't fix it. also, driver's seat lever was too tight and caused the leather to rip. dealer fixed it, and it ripped again. dealer said that they could order a nother seat cover, but it would just rip again. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 06/05/2003 | 66000 | 1 | |
| While driving duringa down pour vehicles wipers failed. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 05/01/2004 | 141000 | 1 | |
| While driving in a rain storm. the windshield wipers completely stopped working. the consumer had to get out of the vehicle to lift the hood and hit the wiper motor or move the wiper to make them work. . please provide any further information. *jb | |||
| 12/03/2003 | 35000 | 1 | 07/17/2001 |
| Windshield wipers stop working. *ak | |||
| 04/06/2003 | 40000 | 1 | 08/30/2000 |
| The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in the recall regarding the windshield wipers, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 10/04/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers failed. this caused poor visibility to the driver. the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it home. the driver contacted the dealer and was informed that the windshield wiper motor needed probably needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wipers failed at various times. when this happened the driver had to get out of the vehicle and jiggle a wire located under the hood on the windshield wiper motor. *ak the problem was intermittent. *scc *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| 1998 chevrolet pick up- problems with windshield wipers system. *mr the wipers were intermittent, even when the switch was on the low or high position. there was a recall, but the consumers vehicle was not included. *scc *jb | |||
| 03/21/2003 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The vehicles wipers failed. *nlm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NH | MANCHESTER | DOBLES CHEVROLET | ||
| TX | HOUSTON | 77065 | STANDAR AUTO SALES |