Most common 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Share of the 73 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints by model year
Best Silverado 2500 years: 2014, 2012, 2013. Years to avoid: 2024, 2022, 2020, 2015, 2025. Compare all years →
What 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 owners say
Brakes all 32 →
The ABS brakes on my truck have never worked correctly and, if you brake hard and hit a little bump in the road at the same time, the brakes cut loose and don't stop. An accident occurred in 2000 due to the brakes not working. When you hit them hard, they cut out. Complained numerous times to 3 different Chevrolet dealers, and was told that that was a normal brake functioning. Have changed brake pads several times and brake rotors and hasn't helped a bit. Truck is scary to drive. Only have 56000 miles on it due to trepidation in using it. Have had nothing but problems with it since the day I bought it brand new.
Tl contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet k2500. When the brakes were applied, the brake pedal extended to the floor. As a result, the contact crashed into a building. The vehicle sustained minor damage. The passenger was not injured. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that the failure was due to defective hubs. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 36,000.
Fuel & propulsion system
Tl contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While idling at a light or driving 60 MPH, the engine intermittently fails. The vehicle lost power steering and power brakes. In the beginning, the vehicle would immediately restart, but now it takes approximately five minutes after the vehicle shuts down to restart. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 64,260 and failure mileage was 63,700. Updated 04/22/08. The consumer stated the problem was finally resolved by replacing the fuel injection driver module.
When filling tank with fuel, noticed that the fuel was coming back out. The fuel tank had raptured in the middle. The seam in the tank had came apart. Had tank replaced, problem reacured. Since then, tank has been replaced 3 more times. Ts
Body & structure
I bought this truck with 70K miles on it .has been a good truck but the dash is coming apart and in the near future I do not know what is going to hold the gauges in place. I can not even buy a replacement part for the vehicle from GM and every part out of a salvage yard is in the same condition.
Severe vehicle frame corrosion/rusting of front frame extensions, particularly in area of steering box mounting on several agency owned 1998 -2000 model Chevrolet pickup trucks. Disposition is scrapping vehicles as beyond economical repair and unsafe to operate.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 a good car?
Based on 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1998 Silverado 2500 rates average: 29% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Silverado 2500 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 Silverado 2500?
The brakes — 32 complaints, 44% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (8) and body & structure (6).
How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2012 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024, 2022, 2020, 2015 and 2025. See the full Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 86,000 miles; 32% 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.