1998 Chevrolet Silverado electrical system problems
The 1998 Chevrolet Silverado has 22 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
22
Electrical System complaints
7%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“DT: WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES, AN ODOR OF SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE. WHEN THE DRIVER RETURNED TO THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. *NM THE FIRE DEPT WAS CALLED…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado have?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado electrical system — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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.