Most common 1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van problems
Share of the 10 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Chevy Van complaints by model year
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What 1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van owners say
Brakes
Dt: 1998 Chevrolet silverado. Faulty ABS system. When driving the speed dropped to 10 MPH and the brakes stopped working. Currently, there is a recall on GM Chevrolet for year 1999 to 2003. The contact's car is a 1998 and is experiencing the same symptoms as listed in recall. The first time it happened the contact bumped into the car in front.
I was driving south in a four lane road. A car was coming north and turned into me to make a left turn. My driver's side front was hit, the wheel went flat. Upon seeing him come into me, I put my foot on the brake and something snapped. The brake pedal went up into the steering column . I could not keep the car straight. I went into two lanes of oncoming traffic before hitting a fence which stopped the car. I had no brakes. My ankle is broke and I'm in a cast because of the pedal snapping upward. Upon inpact, the third bench in the Van unbolted and went forward. I was alone in the Van that day, thank god. I am lucky there was no traffic coming. I could have been killed or killed someone because I could not stop the car. I feel the brakes could have been made safer. Please help other families who could be injured worse in what I considered a "family Van". Thank you. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van a good car?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1998 Chevy Van rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Chevy Van 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 Chevy Van?
The brakes — 3 complaints, 30% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the locks & latches (1) and lights (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Chevy Van?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000. See the full Chevrolet Chevy Van years comparison.
At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 90,000 miles; 0% 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.