Consumer Complaints
Vehicles / Chevrolet / Silverado 2500 / 1998
| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007096499 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Severe vehicle frame corrosion/rusting of front frame extensions, particularly in area of steering box mounting on several agency owned 1998 -2000 |
| 006087675 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph under normal road conditions, the engine stalled. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who |
| 006073455 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled suddenly while driving 65 mph. an independent mechanic determined the injector pump failed and needed to |
| 006057463 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Bought a 1998 chevy silverado 2500 in december 2005 with approximately 132,300 miles private sale. about 1 month ago i had a complete brake job done |
| 004040398 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Dt: when applying brake pressure at low speeds the vehicle skids. it does stop but the brakes squeal. this causes the vehicle to fishtail in sandy or |
| 005030245 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | REPEATED ABS BRAKE FAILURE...HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. TAILGATE HANDLE FAILURE. DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE, LOCK MECHANISM & WINDOW TRACK DEFECTIVE |
| 005030244 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | REPEATED ABS BRAKE FAILURE...HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. TAILGATE HANDLE FAILURE. DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE, LOCK MECHANISM & WINDOW TRACK DEFECTIVE |
| 005030243 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | REPEATED ABS BRAKE FAILURE...HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. TAILGATE HANDLE FAILURE. DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE, LOCK MECHANISM & WINDOW TRACK DEFECTIVE |
| 005023507 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Anti lock brakes activating at low speeds, sometimes making the vehicle difficult to stop. the condition is intermittent & will surprise the |
| 004016717 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | TAILGATE CABLE ON LEFT SIDE BROKE . *JB |
| 005002669 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Consumer complained about windshield wiper motor problem. the windshield wipers will work, and then inadvertently stop working. consumer contacted |
| 003287934 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | In january of 2003 the service brake began resisting foot pressure and making a loud vibrating noise when approaching a full stop on dry pavement on |
| 0000281582 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | After driving for only a few minutes consumer heard a sound coming from the fuel tank once the engine was shut off. vehicle was serviced, and the |
| 004262911 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Door catch and lock failure. the driver's door will not completely latch, thereby preventing the door from closing completely and securely/tightly and |
| 004262910 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Door catch and lock failure. the driver's door will not completely latch, thereby preventing the door from closing completely and securely/tightly and |
| 003253498 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Wiper motor - circuit board defective. eariler recall, but ended in 1996 for the same thing. 98 not within dates, so owners foot the bill ($130.00 |
| 000188944 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | While driving at normal speeds and vehicle engine is still slightly cold, consumer states if the brakes are applied, they lock up, catch and grab. |
| 999188416 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | 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 |
| 998182303 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | When approaching a stop, vehicle even on dry pavement if it hits slightest pump, will lose abs brake power. contacted dealer, this was a common |
| 002170243 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Consumer states the spare tire cable underneath the vehicle broke and caused the spare tire to fall onto the road while driving 25 mph. dealer and the |
| 002170158 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | THE FUEL TANK COLLAPSED AND CRACKED CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK. NKM |
| 0000153003 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | While traveling at low speed and when depressing brakes vehicle goes into extended stopping distance. please provide further information.*ak this |
| 0000130664 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE DOOR IS TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW AND REACH OUTSIDE AND OPEN THE DOOR. *SLC |
| 998113216 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | WHEN TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. ALSO, VEHICLE VEHICLE VEERS TO THE RIGHT. *AK |
| 001063186 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Going through front disc pads within 1 1/2 months on average dealer will not cover under warranty said nothing is wrong with brakes that is normal |
| 999048252 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | The abs brake system when braking and you hit a bump, pothole or depression the brakes go into anti lock and do not come out. it takes about 1/3 more |
| 999043299 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | 32000 miles lifters started tapping on cold start--srv manager states normal operation---chevrolet knows doesn't hurt--54000 miles still tapping on |
| 000029941 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | When the brakes are applied and the truck is going over rough road or rr tracks the brakes seem to lose stopping power and fade or sink to the floor |
| 000003895 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | The abs brakes on my truck have never worked correctly and, if you brake hard and hit a little bump in the road at the same time, the brakes cut loose |
| 999155514 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | When consumer comes to a complete stop car lurches foward. consumer has to leave a big gap between consumer and other cars because consumer doesn't |
| 0000148351 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | When driving at any speed and applying the brakes vehicle shakes, and brake pedal goes half way to floorboard. sometimes vehicle will come to a stop |
| 0000147619 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS MAKING NOISES. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK |
| 998145880 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Rear end makes a loud noise when the vehicle exceeds 45mph. the dealer has replaced various parts of the rear end, but the problem still exists. * |
| 0000138824 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | FAULTY WIRING CAUSED DASHBOARD TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK |
| 999138333 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | SOMETIMES WHEN CONSUMER PUTS HER TRUCK IN PARK THE TRUCK WILL ROLL AWAY. *AK |
| 998130041 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | WHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD . THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 998084053 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | ENGINE HAS KNOCKING SOUND LIKE A STUCK LIFTER DURING FIRST 10-15 MINUTES AFTER STARTING WHEN COLD; OCCURS 75 PERCENT OF THE TIME. *AK |
| 998084052 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Brakes fail to stop vehicle in wet / icy conditions; pulls to right in panic stop conditions; brake pedal goes to floor if braking occurs over rough |
| 0000077936 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Brakes will not stop vehicle adequately on wet / slippery surfaces. stopping distance is two to three times greater than non anti lock brakes on |
| 0000074603 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | SHAKES ON THE FREEWAY. PASSENGER DOOR CAME OPEN TWICE. |
| 0000073013 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | VEHICLE DESIGNED WITHOUT AIR BAGS. *YC |
| 998071655 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | FUEL INJECTOR FAILED. YH |
| 998071559 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | REAR SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED TWICE. *YC |
| 003229163 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | While driving in a down pour of rain, the wipers stopped working. the consumer almost had an accident. dealer had been contacted. please provide |
| 003221848 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FREQUENTLY QUITS WORKING. *AK |
| 003215477 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | THE FUEL TANK COLLAPSED WHICH CAUSED IT TO LEAK GASOLINE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE TANK WAS UNAVAILABLE. *NLM |
| 003212490 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | 1998 chevrolet k2500 pickup vin [xxx] my vehicle was parked, when neighbor noticed a glow inside of vehicle. the driver's side door was on fire. |
| 003212010 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | 1998 chevrolet k2500 pickup vin [xxx] my vehicle was parked, when neighbor noticed a glow inside of vehicle. the driver's side door was on fire. |
| 000188955 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | While driving at normal speeds and vehicle engine is still slightly cold, consumer states if the brakes are applied, they lock up, catch and grab. |
| 999188427 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | 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 |
| 998182313 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | When approaching a stop, vehicle even on dry pavement if it hits slightest pump, will lose abs brake power. contacted dealer, this was a common |
| 002170253 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Consumer states the spare tire cable underneath the vehicle broke and caused the spare tire to fall onto the road while driving 25 mph. dealer and the |
| 001155781 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Gas lever indicator was intermittently working. the electrical power that fed to fuel pump had melted, and fused itself to gas lever indicator wire |
| 001155774 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Gas lever indicator was intermittently working. the electrical power that fed to fuel pump had melted, and fused itself to gas lever indicator wire |
| 0000153010 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | While traveling at low speed and when depressing brakes vehicle goes into extended stopping distance. please provide further information.*ak this |
| 001148112 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Three of tires tread separated while driving. however, tire stayed inflated.*ak consumer states he felt a bump while driving, consumer states he |
| 000146795 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Excessive wear of all tires, wearing inside on one side, and outside on other side. vehicle has been to dealer on 7 occasions, and unable to correct |
| 000146794 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Excessive wear of all tires, wearing inside on one side, and outside on other side. vehicle has been to dealer on 7 occasions, and unable to correct |
| 000146788 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Excessive wear of all tires, wearing inside on one side, and outside on other side. vehicle has been to dealer on 7 occasions, and unable to correct |
| 000146787 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Excessive wear of all tires, wearing inside on one side, and outside on other side. vehicle has been to dealer on 7 occasions, and unable to correct |
| 0000130671 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE DOOR IS TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW AND REACH OUTSIDE AND OPEN THE DOOR. *SLC |
| 0000112392 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | While driving on the highway applied brakes, and they pulled either to the right or left. vehicle has been to the dealer five times. but, is still |
| 0000112385 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | While driving on the highway applied brakes, and they pulled either to the right or left. vehicle has been to the dealer five times. but, is still |
| 999109556 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | When applying abs brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, when hitting bumps in the road surface while braking the anti- |
| 999109549 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | When applying abs brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, when hitting bumps in the road surface while braking the anti- |
| 999082044 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | ERRATIC BRAKES, ONE ACCIDENT SO FAR, SOMETIMES BRAKES GO ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. *AK |
| 001076028 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | LARGE BULGE FORMED ON SIDE, BETWEEN OUTER SKIN OF TIRE AND INNER CORDS THEN EXPLODED.*AK (TIRESIZE: LT 245/75) |
| 001063192 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Going through front disc pads within 1 1/2 months on average dealer will not cover under warranty said nothing is wrong with brakes that is normal |
| 0000053603 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED. ERRATIC OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, CAUSING RADIO TO BE RESET 2-3 TIMES A WEEK. |
| 0000053602 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED. ERRATIC OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, CAUSING RADIO TO BE RESET 2-3 TIMES A WEEK. |
| 999048258 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | The abs brake system when braking and you hit a bump, pothole or depression the brakes go into anti lock and do not come out. it takes about 1/3 more |
| 000045962 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | The problem seems to be a vacuum leak in the power brake assist unit . there is a clearly audible hissing sound when the brake pedal is depressed |
| 000045956 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | The problem seems to be a vacuum leak in the power brake assist unit . there is a clearly audible hissing sound when the brake pedal is depressed |
| 999033795 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Driving on dry pavement, applying brakes and the anti-lock kicked in. the truck (k-2500 ext cab 4x4) wouldn't stop. i quickly used the emergency brake |
| 000029945 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | When the brakes are applied and the truck is going over rough road or rr tracks the brakes seem to lose stopping power and fade or sink to the floor |
| 999029909 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | I parked this pickup in our driveway and removed the keys from the ignition switch. my two year old son was able to grab the automatic gear shift |
| 999029905 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | I parked this pickup in our driveway and removed the keys from the ignition switch. my two year old son was able to grab the automatic gear shift |
| 999001596 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | CONSUMER HIT A SMALL BUMP WHILE BRAKING FOR A RED LIGHT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND HE HAD NO BRAKING ABILITY. NLM |
| 999001592 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | CONSUMER HIT A SMALL BUMP WHILE BRAKING FOR A RED LIGHT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND HE HAD NO BRAKING ABILITY. NLM |
| 999156624 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Also on chevrolet 2500 1998, oct 8, 1999, 60,000 vin # [xxx], on both vehicles, due to a defective steering wheel rotation sensor, the power steering |
| 999156604 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Also on chevrolet 2500 1998, oct 8, 1999, 60,000 vin # [xxx], on both vehicles, due to a defective steering wheel rotation sensor, the power steering |
| 999155536 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | When consumer comes to a complete stop car lurches foward. consumer has to leave a big gap between consumer and other cars because consumer doesn't |
| 999155515 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | When consumer comes to a complete stop car lurches foward. consumer has to leave a big gap between consumer and other cars because consumer doesn't |
| 999155516 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | When consumer comes to a complete stop car lurches foward. consumer has to leave a big gap between consumer and other cars because consumer doesn't |
| 0000148352 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | When driving at any speed and applying the brakes vehicle shakes, and brake pedal goes half way to floorboard. sometimes vehicle will come to a stop |
| 0000147639 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS MAKING NOISES. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK |
| 998145900 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Rear end makes a loud noise when the vehicle exceeds 45mph. the dealer has replaced various parts of the rear end, but the problem still exists. * |
| 998139785 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Whenever making a normal stop brakes would release but not all the way. was traveling 50mph & started to slow down for a red light, when the |
| 998139766 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Whenever making a normal stop brakes would release but not all the way. was traveling 50mph & started to slow down for a red light, when the |
| 0000138841 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | FAULTY WIRING CAUSED DASHBOARD TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK |
| 999138350 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | SOMETIMES WHEN CONSUMER PUTS HER TRUCK IN PARK THE TRUCK WILL ROLL AWAY. *AK |
| 0000137185 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Tail lights do not operate when the daytime running lights are on. dealer says it's the design. *ak design should include daytime tail lights also |
| 998132684 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | The rear bumper has three bolts missing from it. no license plate bulb or wiring going to the plates. six holes under the bed liner in the tailgate, |
| 998130058 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | WHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD . THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 0000126160 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Abs brakes do not stop on sandy or dirt type roads. pedal pulsates and goes to floor. took vehicle to dealer, and they tested it on pavement, but not |
| 0000112890 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | ABS BRAKE SYSTEM ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES, VEHICLE TURNS TO THE LEFT. *AK |
| 998084063 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | ENGINE HAS KNOCKING SOUND LIKE A STUCK LIFTER DURING FIRST 10-15 MINUTES AFTER STARTING WHEN COLD; OCCURS 75 PERCENT OF THE TIME. *AK |
| 998084062 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Brakes fail to stop vehicle in wet / icy conditions; pulls to right in panic stop conditions; brake pedal goes to floor if braking occurs over rough |
| 999082037 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | ERRATIC BRAKES, ONE ACCIDENT SO FAR, SOMETIMES BRAKES GO ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. *AK |
| 0000077944 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Brakes will not stop vehicle adequately on wet / slippery surfaces. stopping distance is two to three times greater than non anti lock brakes on |
| 998077655 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | Passenger side defroster does not work. i was told this was a normal characteristic of the truck and it was not a problem by bufford ward chevrolet |
| 0000074611 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | SHAKES ON THE FREEWAY. PASSENGER DOOR CAME OPEN TWICE. |
| 0000074610 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | SHAKES ON THE FREEWAY. PASSENGER DOOR CAME OPEN TWICE. |
| 0000074602 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | SHAKES ON THE FREEWAY. PASSENGER DOOR CAME OPEN TWICE. |
| 998071663 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | FUEL INJECTOR FAILED. YH |
| 0000053610 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED. ERRATIC OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, CAUSING RADIO TO BE RESET 2-3 TIMES A WEEK. |
| 998051085 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | REAR AXLE NOT SQUARE BEHIND THE FRONT AXLE, ASSEMBLY PROBLEM FRAME HOLES ON THE LEFT DID NOT MATCH HOLES ON THE RIGHT. |
| 998046649 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | BRAKES FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE COLLISION. |
| 998046641 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | BRAKES FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE COLLISION. |
| 998041829 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | REAR AXLE COLLAPSED, CAUSING OTHER COMPONENTS TO FAIL. |
| 998041821 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 1998 | REAR AXLE COLLAPSED, CAUSING OTHER COMPONENTS TO FAIL. |
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