1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 452 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
67
7crashes1fires
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
24
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
21
STEERING
18
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
17
1fires
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
15
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
13
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
11
SERVICE BRAKES
10
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
10
Total complaints452

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While adjusting my position in the driver seat after entering the truck I felt the back of the seat on the right side give way. It is not bent, the seat frame is broken or has come loose inside. The seat leans to the right putting me in an award and unsafe position. I only drive it when I have no…”

SEATS · reported 2019-09-15

“Tank was remove due gas coming onto ground when attemp to pump gas, come to find there was a crack around the neck oftank, poor welding job to attach neck to tank. Cracks along side of welding job and cost me $1,000.00.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-12-04

“Brake pedal suddenly went to floor without warning while driving. I was lucky to avoid a collision.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2016-03-20

“Rims are very very rusty. *tr”

WHEELS · reported 2015-02-12

“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet silverado 1500. When turning the key in the ignition, the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the fuel pump warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and replaced the fuel pump. The contact also stated that the windshield…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS · reported 2014-11-14

“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet silverado 1500. When turning the key in the ignition, the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the fuel pump warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and replaced the fuel pump. The contact also stated that the windshield…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2014-11-14

“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet silverado 1500. When turning the key in the ignition, the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the fuel pump warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and replaced the fuel pump. The contact also stated that the windshield…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2014-11-14

“We were going to a friends house in our 1998 chevy truck. The pedal went down to the ground. We brought the truck in and there was a leak in the brake line for the rear brakes. We replaced the brake lines. Subsequently, I put the car up to see how the front brake lines look. They are almost rotted…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-10-04
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.