1998 Chevrolet M/l Van problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 1998 Chevrolet M/l Van sits mid-pack among M/l Van years: 187 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 187, with no recalls and no defect investigations. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 13 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.
The trouble concentrates in one system: other issues account for 51% of all reports (95 of 187), far ahead of electrical system at 42.
187
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
10
Crash-involved
3
Fires reported
13
Injuries
1
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
What are the most common 1998 Chevrolet M/l Van problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 95 | 51% | new |
| Electrical System | 42 | 22% | new |
| Visibility & Wipers | 20 | 11% | new |
| Brakes | 10 | 5% | new |
| Climate Control (A/C & Heat) | 5 | 3% | new |
| Engine | 3 | 2% | new |
| Airbags | 2 | 1% | new |
| Steering | 2 | 1% | new |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | new |
| Transmission | 1 | 1% | new |
| Fuel System | 1 | 1% | new |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 1% | new |
| Trailer Hitch | 1 | 1% | new |
| Latches & Locks | 1 | 1% | new |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“2008 CHEVY SILVERADO 4X4 WT. DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING CRASH. VEHICLE IMPACT WAS ON THE FRONT. A FATALITY OCCURRED DURING THIS CRASH. (PASSENGER IN OTHER VEHICLE) POINT OF IMPACT WAS FRONT OF SILVERADO INTO PASSENGER SIDE OF OTHER VEHICLE. *TR”
“TRANNY, ABS, COOLING SYSTEM, TAILGATE, ETC. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK 2003 DIDN'T EXCHANGE TITLE UNTIL LATER RECALL WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT UNDER 50,000 MILE WARRANTY. I FILE AN COMPLAIN RECALL REPAIR STILL HAVING SAME PROBLEM. SAD THING MY FATHER IS AN RETIRED EMPLOYEE IN DALLAS LOCATION. RESEARCHED THE…”
“THERE WERE NO INCIDENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON MY 1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER. THEY SIMPLY DO NOT OPERATE WHEN IT RAINS, WHICH HAS BECOME QUITE A HAZARD, ESPECIALLY DURING SUDDEN RAIN, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC!*AK WHILE I HAVE INCURRED NO ACCIDENTS DUE TO THIS…”
“I BOUGHT THIS 1998 CHEVY SUBURBAN 2500 NEW. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE BRAKES SINCE DAY 1. THE DEALERSHIP SENT IT TO A LOCAL SPECIALIST AND PAID TO HAVE IT FIXED (GRAPE ENGEERING IN GR MI) IT STILL DOES NOT WORK RIGHT. THE ABS DEPLOYES IN CORRECTLY AT MANY STOPS. IT IS A DANGER.”
“THE BLOWER MODULE WIRE HARNESS CONTINUALLY GOES OUT. I HAVE REPLACED IT TWICE AND THE SAME THING HAPPENS. APPEARS TO ME THAT THERE IS SOME SORT OF SHORT IN THE WIRING. IF YOU TAKE OFF THE BAD HARNESS AND LOOK DOWN IN THE CONNECTORS ONE OF THEM IS ALWAYS BURNT UP. I WORRY THAT IT COULD CAUSE A…”
1998 Chevrolet M/l Van — common questions
Is the 1998 Chevrolet M/l Van reliable?
It is close to typical for the M/l Van: 187 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and no investigations on file.
What are the most common 1998 M/l Van problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (95 complaints), electrical system (42 complaints), visibility & wipers (20 complaints).
Does the 1998 Chevrolet M/l Van have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Chevrolet M/l Van.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.