Most common 1998 Chevrolet C6500 problems
Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet C6500 complaints by model year
Best C6500 years: 2000, 2001. Compare all years →
1998 Chevrolet C6500 recalls (2)
Service brakes, air › Antilock
Vehicle description: school buses, medium duty trucks and tractors built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with air brakes and anti-lock brake systems. Chaffing of the electric brake control harness can occur resulting in an electrical grounding condition. This will illuminate a warning light on the instrument panel and shut off the ABS feature.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the harness for chaffing and proper routing and will repair if necessary.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 Chevrolet C6500 a good car?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 1998 C6500 rates few complaints: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the C6500 at the same age. 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 C6500?
The steering — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year, most often about gear box (other than rack and pinion).
How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet C6500 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1998 Chevrolet C6500, the most recent from September 7, 2000 (antilock). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet C6500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000 and 2001. See the full Chevrolet C6500 years comparison.
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.