Model year record
1998 Chevrolet Explorer recalls & problems
The 1998 Chevrolet Explorer has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 5 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is visibility (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| VisibilityRearview mirrors/devices; Rear window wiper/washer › Motor | 3 | — |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal | 1 | — |
| SeatsFront assembly › Recliner | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
WHILE DRIVING/PARKING DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINED BACKWARDS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
EA 9900, GAS PEDAL STICKS, CONSUMER MUST SURGE THE VEHICLE TO MAKE IT MOVE FOWARD. *AK
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
DOOR MIRROR MALFUNCTIONED. YH
- Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Motor
REAR WINDOW WIPER FAILED. YH
- Power train › Automatic transmission
VEHICLE ROLLS FORWARDS OR BACKWARDS WITH THE SLIGHTEST DECLINE OR UPHILL SITUATION.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.