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1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 sits mid-pack among Silverado 2500 years: 82 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 101, with 2 recalls and no defect investigations.

The trouble concentrates in one system: brakes issues account for 42% of all reports (34 of 82), far ahead of fuel system at 8.

82

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

7

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1998 compare to other Silverado 2500 years?

See all Silverado 2500 years to avoid →

What are the most common 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes3441%
Fuel System810%
Body & Structure79%
Visibility & Wipers67%
Electrical System56%
Latches & Locks56%
Suspension45%
Tires & Wheels34%
Transmission34%
Engine22%
Other11%
Lighting11%
Airbags11%
Speed Control11%
Steering11%

Does the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07E088000OtherOctober 24, 2007 · 121,680 units

Defect

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

06E043000Fuel SystemMay 19, 2006 · 88,303 units

Defect

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

BRAKES WENT OUT COMPLETELY AFTER DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL. HAD TO LEAVE THE ROADWAY INTO THE BUSHES TO AVOID HITTING STOPPED CAR IN FRONT OF ME. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE AFTER BRINGING IT HOME, NOTICED THAT THE BRAKELINE TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. SIMILAR LINES…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 11, 2013 · crash

WHEN FILLING TANK WITH FUEL, NOTICED THAT THE FUEL WAS COMING BACK OUT. THE FUEL TANK HAD RAPTURED IN THE MIDDLE. THE SEAM IN THE TANK HAD CAME APART. HAD TANK REPLACED, PROBLEM REACURED. SINCE THEN, TANK HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 MORE TIMES. TS

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · July 21, 1999

I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK WITH 70K MILES ON IT .HAS BEEN A GOOD TRUCK BUT THE DASH IS COMING APART AND IN THE NEAR FUTURE I DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS GOING TO HOLD THE GAUGES IN PLACE. I CAN NOT EVEN BUY A REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE VEHICLE FROM GM AND EVERY PART OUT OF A SALVAGE YARD IS IN THE SAME CONDITION.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · December 12, 2015

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR PROBLEM. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL WORK, AND THEN INADVERTENTLY STOP WORKING. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE THEY COULD DO. *AK ... CONSUMER CONTACT CHEVROLET AND PROVIDED VIN, BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · January 7, 2005

REPEATED ABS BRAKE FAILURE...HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. TAILGATE HANDLE FAILURE. DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE, LOCK MECHANISM & WINDOW TRACK DEFECTIVE

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · February 1, 2005

1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — common questions

Is the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?

It is close to typical for the Silverado 2500: 82 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 1998 Silverado 2500 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (34 complaints), fuel system (8 complaints), body & structure (7 complaints).

Does the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Silverado 2500 years to avoid are 2003, 2004, 2002, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2015, 2008, 2006, 2024, 2016, 2000, 2011, 2009, 2013, 2012, 2014, 2010. The cleanest record among Silverado 2500 years belongs to 1996.

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.