Model year record
1998 Chevrolet K Series recalls & problems
The 1998 Chevrolet K Series has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1998 Chevrolet K Series.
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* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 2 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Unknown or other
THE PAINT STARTED TO PEEL ON THE ROOF ABOUT 2 OR 3 YEARS AGO, HOWEVER, WE FELT WE WOULD WAIT TO REPAINT. THEN WE NOTICED THAT THE PAINT ON THE SIDE PANELS IN THE REAR ON BOTH DUALS IS PEELING. SO WE HAVE CALLED THE NUMBERS GIVEN HERE AND WROTE TO KURT RITTER GM GENERAL MANAGER. NO RESPONSE. THE ONLY THING WE HAVE BEEN TOLD IS THAT THIS TRUCK IS OUT OF WARRANTY. TOO BAD FOR YOU.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ERRATIC OPERATION OF BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED BY DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. REPORTING THIS TO NHTSA. *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ERRATIC OPERATION OF BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES. REPORTING THIS TO NHTSA. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.