Most common 1998 Chevrolet C Series problems
Share of the 17 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet C Series complaints by model year
Best C Series years: 1995, 1996. Years to avoid: 1997, 1998. Compare all years →
What 1998 Chevrolet C Series owners say
Brakes
Dt*: the contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet sheyenne. While driving around 7 MPH during normal braking, the antilock brakes engaged without warning causing an accident. This occurs on all road conditions. The occupants were wearing seatbelts and no one was injured. The vehicle was taken to the dealership; they were unable to determine the problem. The manufacturer was alerted.
Anti-lock brake system, heavy vibration while applying the brakes. Father inlaw had same problem on his 1998 Chevy truck. Was there a recall on this problem.
Steering
When turning left the power steering slipped without warning. The problem has occurred repeatedly but occurs less often when turning to the right.
At 35-50mph or faster steering has slips at about 1/4 turn left and right, more often to left, making truck move sharply to direction of turn.
Suspension
My silverado has been into the dealership a total of 6 times . I feel the truch is dangerous to drive as it "wanders" to the left and right at speeds from 30 MPH and over. Last time truck was in luby Chevrolet in denver said "this is as good as it's going to get"
I was crusing along on the highway at approximately 55 MPH when the vehicle suddenly began feeling rough. It quickly slowed down but was hard to control. (tiresize: p265-75r16)
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 Chevrolet C Series a good car?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1998 C Series rates use caution: 1.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the C Series at the same age. It is one of the C Series years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Chevrolet C Series?
The brakes — 7 complaints, 41% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the steering (3) and suspension (3).
How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet C Series have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Chevrolet C Series. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet C Series?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1995 and 1996. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1997 and 1998. See the full Chevrolet C Series years comparison.
At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet C Series problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 54,000 miles; 17% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.