Chevrolet Silverado Complaints (1998)

800 consumer complaints on file.

#10245046October 10, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I HAD READ NUMEROUS PEOPLES COMPLAINT ON THIS ISSUE. THERE APPARENTLY SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE A 98 CHEVY SILVERADO EXT. CAB 4X4 AND I'M HAVING A PROBLEM WITH LOW SPEED(5-10MPH) WHERE THE ABS COMES ON AND SLOWLY AND DANGEROUSLY STOPS THE VEHICLE. I REALIZE THAT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS ARE THE PROBLEM, BUT IF THERE IS RECALL FOR 99-UP WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, WHY DOESN'T ANYONE FIX THIS? THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM AND GETS WORSE WHEN COLD OR RAINY OUT, WINTER IS COMING AND DO NOT WANT TO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM, PLEASE ADVISE. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10241302September 8, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET K1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE HAD LITTLE TO NO BRAKING ABILITY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A VEHICLE WITH NO BRAKES IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED TO CLEAN OUT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE. THIS IMPROVED THE BRAKING SYSTEM, BUT IT STILL DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AFTER FINDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTI-LOCK) FOR THE SAME FAILURE HE WAS EXPERIENCING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT INCLUDE HIS VEHICLE AND THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000. UPDATED 10/03/08 *BF UPDATED 10/07/08. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10233301July 6, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WHEN COMING TO A STOP IN MY 1998 CHEVY TRUCK, MY BRAKES SOMETIMES GO TO THE FLOOR WITH A PULSATING FEELING WHEN EPISODE IS HAPPENING. THE TRUCK WILL NOT STOP, AND I'VE BUMPED MY GARAGE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IM AFRAID THERE WILL BE A ACCIDENT SOMEDAY WHEN IM IN TRAFFIC. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10230480June 10, 2008
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER DISCOVERER S/T TIRES, SIZE LT265/75R16. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM ONE OF THE TIRES WITHOUT WARNING. THERE ARE NO RECALLS REGARDING THIS FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 219,635 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 218,750.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10221528March 18, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
TL*THE 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. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS FINALLY RESOLVED BY REPLACING THE FUEL INJECTION DRIVER MODULE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10220174March 5, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET C1500. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-50 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE PEDAL POPPED BACK UP. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000. UPDATED 7/3/08 *CN THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. UPDATED
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10216332January 28, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
LOW SPEED ACTIVATION OF ABS. VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP AT SLOW SPEED AND THE CONTROLLER IS RUNNING LIKE MAD. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10213397January 2, 2008
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. IT NEEDS A NEW MOTOR.*CN
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10208050November 6, 2007
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET K1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH AT THE TIME. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,200 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 122,713.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10201203August 30, 2007
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET 1500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 03V159000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER) AND GM RECALL NUMBER 0203 WERE REFERENCED. THE FAILURE OCCURS DAILY. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 112,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10201119August 29, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 1500 CHEVY SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 59,000. UPDATED 01-11-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE LINE WAS MANUFACTURED FROM VERY LOW QUALITY STEEL. UPDATED 12/31/07.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10200302August 17, 2007
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD REMAIN ON WHEN THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION. THE FAILURE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE REPAIRED BY INSTALLING A PULSE BOARD. THE DEALER STATED THAT A MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. HE WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS OFF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10194779June 27, 2007
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT OPERATE WHEN ACTIVATED. THE WIPERS WOULD STOP WORKING WHEN THEY FINALLY ACTIVATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 90,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. UPDATED 08/02/07. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10192736June 8, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
THE TRUCK HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS. I FIRST CHANGED THE PADS AND ROTORS ON THE FRONT BRAKES THINK THEY MIGHT BE THE PROBLEM. BUT THAT DID NOT WORK. THE DEALER HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS BAD WHEEL SPEED SENSORS AND THIS CAUSES THE ABS TO ENGAGE AT SLOW SPEEDS.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10190356May 10, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
1998 CHEVORLET SILVERADO C1500 PICKUP FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY. PROBLEM IS RELATED TO THE GM PASS LOCK II SYSTEM. PROBLEM STARTED 1.5 YEARS AGO AND HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT. I TALKED WITH THE LOCAL GM REPAIR FACILITY , AND THEY SAID IT WOULD COST BETWEEN $200 - $6OO TO TROUBLESHOOT. REPLACEMENT PARTS WOULD BE AN ADDITIONAL COST. ALSO, THEY STATED THAT GM WAS AWARE OF AN OCCASIONAL MALFUNCTION WITH THE PASS LOCK II SYSTEM, BUT GM DIDN'T THINK THERE WAS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM HAS LEFT ME STRANDED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THIS MALFUNCTION HAPPENED WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SOMETIMES IT TOOK ANYWHERE FROM A FEW MINUTES TO SEVERAL HOURS FOR THE MALFUNCTION TO CORRECT ITSELF TO THE POINT WHERE I COULD START THE TRUCK. I HAVE REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS RELATED TO THE PASS LOCK II SYSTEM, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTED. GM OFFERED NO HELP. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10189180April 29, 2007
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT APPEARS TO BE FASTENED BUT WILL UNLATCH WITHOUT REASON AND AT ANY TIME. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10185310March 16, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
ON A GM 3500HD STAKEBED TRUCK EXPERINCED GASOLINE ODOR AND SAW FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE GAS TANK. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, CORROSION HAD CAUSED THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE GAS TANK AND SENDING UNIT TO BREAKAWAY. COULD THIS BE SIMILAR TO PROBLEM WITH THE ENVOY AND CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10184836March 12, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE 1999 MODEL HAD A SAFETY RECALL ON THE ABS SYSTEM. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE SAFETY RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THE VIN. . THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT A LOW SPEED THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD JUST TURN ON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE ABS SYSTEM CHECKED THE ABS SYSTEM TURNED ON UNEXPECTANTLY. DIDN'TNOTICE THIS UNTIL TRYING TO STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON THE 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS SHE HAD BEEN UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE EASILY. THE WEATHER WAS COLD, BUT CLEAR, AND EACH TIME SHE WAS COMING TO A STOP. THE CURRENT MILEAGE AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE BOTH 35680. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10184326March 6, 2007
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
THE WIPER MOTOR WILL STOP AND START WITHOUT WARNING DURING RAIN OR SNOW. THERE IS A RECALL ON WIPER MOTORS FOR EITHER 1997 OR 1996 AND OLDER CHEVY TRUCKS, BUT NOT THE 1998'S. IF YOU CHECK THE WIPER MOTORS IN EACH YEAR YOU'LL FIND THEY ARE THE SAME ONE. CREATES A VISION HAZARD WHILE DRIVING. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10184249March 5, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS ON THE1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CONTINUED TO PULSATE AND VIBRATE. THE ABS OPERATED ON DRY PAVEMENT WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED. THIS HAPPENED WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHIC STOPPED AND THE ABS ENGAGED. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS GIVEN A CASE# 71-490-160-500. HE STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS RECALL 05V379000 FOR THE 1999 VEHICLES, BUT NOT FOR THIS VEHICLE REGARDING SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71600.*AK THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND HUB WERE REPLACED. THE SENSOR FAILED DUE TO ROAD SALT CORROSION. UPDATED 04/12/07. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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