1998 Chevrolet Van recalls & problems
The 1998 Chevrolet Van has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 16 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is equipment (5 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1998 Chevrolet Van.
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.
Fuel economy
Van 1500/2500 2WD
| City / highway | 13 / 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel
Van 1500/2500 2WD
| City / highway | 13 / 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel
Van 1500/2500 2WD
| City / highway | 13 / 17 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift; Electrical | 5 | — |
| Electrical system 12v/24v/48v battery | 2 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2 | — |
| Power train Automatic transmission; Axle assembly | 2 | — |
| Seat belts Front › Anchorage | 1 | — |
| Wheels Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | 1 | — |
| Air bags Frontal | 1 | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages Doors › Latch | 1 | — |
| Tires Tread/belt | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling Engine › Gasoline | 1 | — |
| Seats Mid/rear assembly | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Nov 15, 2007Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
I HAVE A RECALL ABOUT BRAKE LINE HOSE ,BUT LAST NOVEMBER MY BRAKE LINE HOSE WAS CUT WITH THE WHEEL I CALL GM MOTOR ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. IF CAN GET REFUND OR CHANGE WHEEL SIZE I TRY TO REPLACE WHEELS TO EXPENSE I THINK GM NEED TO REPLACE FOR FREE TO NEXT SIZE DUE TO CLOSE TO THE WHEEL. *TR - May 3, 2005 · 191,500 milesSeats › Mid/rear assembly
DT: ON THE PASSENGER'S SEAT NEXT TO THE SLIDING POWER DOOR TWO PINS THAT GO IN THE FRONT AND THEY IN THE BACK IN THE FLOOR HAVE A STRAP TO REMOVE SEATS, AND PUT THE SEAT BACK IN, BUT THE REAR LATCHES AREN'T HOLDING THE SEAT . *AK - Jun 4, 2003Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
TIRE JACK FAILURE. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE FLAT TIRE WHEN THE JACK FAILED. REFER TO: 10006178 *SCC - May 5, 2003Equipment › Electrical
1997 CHEVROLET SW THIS IS ACTUALLY A CONVERSION VAN NOT A STATION WAGON. THE CONVERSION PACKAGE HAS BEEN PLAGUED WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE CONVERSION PACKAGE CAME WITH A BRIGHT ORANGE CONSUMER ALERT STICKER. IT ADVISED CONSUMERS TO CONSULT DEALERSHIP FOR DETAILS. *JB - Feb 12, 2003 · 49,000 milesEquipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
THE THREADED SCREW FROM THE JACK SNAPPED, WHICH CAUSED THE VAN TO FALL TO THE GROUND. *SCC *JB - Oct 1, 2001Power train › Axle assembly
THIS VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW FROM TRABUCCO CHEVROLET. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME, THAT THE LEFT REAR AXLE CAME OFF THE TRUCK. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED I CONTACTED TRABUCCO. THEY STATED TOO MANY MILES WERE ON THE TRUCK, AND THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING FOR ME BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING USED AS COMMERCIAL DELIVERY VAN. *AK - Sep 23, 2001Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
A REPETITION OF THIS ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED ON 9/24/01, AS DEALER COULD NOT CORRECT FAULT. *AK - Apr 1, 2001Tires › Tread/belt
SECOND REAR TIRE TO HAVE TREAD SEPARATIO, -REPLACED ALL TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VN11BIA237 TIRESIZE: LT24575R16)
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.