Consumer Complaints
Vehicles / Chevrolet / Silverado 3500 / 1998
| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007097533 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | The wiper motor will stop and start without warning during rain or snow. there is a recall on wiper motors for either 1997 or 1996 and older chevy |
| 007097532 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | The wiper motor will stop and start without warning during rain or snow. there is a recall on wiper motors for either 1997 or 1996 and older chevy |
| 006076362 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Dt*: the contact stated while lying under the vehicle changing the oil, the radiator burst. this occurred at an independent repair shop. the |
| 006067524 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Dt*: the contact stated the tailgate support cables fractured without warning while opening the tailgate. the dealer was alerted, but the vehicle |
| 005037916 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | I believe general motors has generated a defect in my 1998 k3500 pickup by equipping it with daytime running lights. on the incident date i was |
| 005023016 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Windshield wipers quit working during rainstorm. the problem isintermittent so you never know when it is going to happen. the wipers may or may not |
| 004253880 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Have had 2 1998 k3500 trucks. both have had what i consider severe anti-lock failures which occur anytime, especially at slow speeds. both were |
| 004253879 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Have had 2 1998 k3500 trucks. both have had what i consider severe anti-lock failures which occur anytime, especially at slow speeds. both were |
| 0000240099 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | The driver smelled gasoline. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the fuel tank collapsed which caused it to leak. the dealer has |
| 003236971 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Vehicle's windshield wiper motor has failed. there was a recall issued; however vehicle is outside of the remedy scope. please provide additional |
| 002167116 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | While traveling 65mph on the highway. without prior warning the consumer heard a noise. he was able to pull over to the shoulder. and both front |
| 001153996 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | REAR AXLE CRACKED AT 40000 MILES, CAUSING WHEELS TO COME OFF THE TRUCK. THIS COULD CAUSE A FATALITY.*AK *JB |
| 0000148167 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING 30-50 MPH FRONT END OF VEHICLE SHAKES AND RATTLES, AND STEERING WHEEL JERKS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK |
| 0000133374 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Intermittently when at idle speeds it will stall out and die. dealer has inspected vehhicle several time, and has not been able to duplicate or |
| 999130981 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Original equipment on a 1998, c3500, lt245/75r16 size. tread on all four tires separated at highway speeds, causing damage to vehicle.*ak consumer |
| 000125124 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT. DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE TIRES. DEMON, GROUNDHOG 2, 361450R165LT. *AK |
| 000117164 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH REAR AXLE AND WHEEL CAME OFF. DEALER HAS SINCE REPAIRED VEHICLE.*AK |
| 000117163 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH REAR AXLE AND WHEEL CAME OFF. DEALER HAS SINCE REPAIRED VEHICLE.*AK |
| 000107820 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | While driving into town with a snow plow on the truck approached an intersection and shifted to third gear to slow down, stepped on brakes and there |
| 999039411 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Brake pedal always low, soft, sometimes stand on it with both feet to stop truck, worse with load in it. replaced pads and shoes at 15,000 miles. |
| 999039409 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | The problem i am contacting you about is unintended acceleration after selecting reverse. i brought this vehicle in to my selling dealer 13 times for |
| 999017071 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | THE BATTERY WAS INOPERATIVE CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. NLM |
| 000017066 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | The rear brakes are out of adjustment causing the front brakes to wear unevenly and cause noise when braking, the front brake pads were worn below |
| 000017065 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | The rear brakes are out of adjustment causing the front brakes to wear unevenly and cause noise when braking, the front brake pads were worn below |
| 000017064 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Power steering fluid was leaking, the dealer found fliud coming from the line at the point where it enters the booster, upon removing the line the |
| 0000001583 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | THE INTENSE HEAT FROM THE BLOCK HEATER/CIRCUIT FAILURE BLEW OUT THE TIRES RESULTING IN THE FIRE THAT BURNED THE VEHICLE. YH |
| 998155712 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING HIT THE BRAKES AND TRUCK SPUN AROUND BECAUSE THERE WAS ONLY ONE BRAKE ON THE BACK. CONSUMER ALMOST HIT A PERSON ON A BIKE. *AK |
| 999155396 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | NUTS AND BOLTS WERE LOOSE. MECHANIC TIGHTENED THE BOLTS AS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE. REPORTED BY BILL ROUNDS. *AK |
| 999155395 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | While driving on freeway steering wheel was shaking. pulled over. had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic, and was told that the upper control |
| 0000148624 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE STALLS AND DIES. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 999145733 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the abs system isn't working and not stopping the vehicle, but the horse trail that is attached to |
| 998145546 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing an extended stopping distance which caused a crash. the truck had warped brake drums which caused the front |
| 0000144659 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY PULLS TO THE RIGHT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK |
| 998132397 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | The vehicle abs braking system malfunctioned, causing more wear and tear on the brake pads, and caused the wheel to lock up at every 3,000 to 4,000 |
| 998091768 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | STEERING IS TWITCHY AT HIWAY SPEEDS. JUMPS AROUND IN THE LANE AND VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. |
| 999085969 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | The brakes pull badly to the left when stopping. left front brake squeels loudly and pulls hard. the second request on the steering is for wandering |
| 999085968 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | The brakes pull badly to the left when stopping. left front brake squeels loudly and pulls hard. the second request on the steering is for wandering |
| 999085967 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | The brakes pull badly to the left when stopping. left front brake squeels loudly and pulls hard. the second request on the steering is for wandering |
| 999072232 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED,SPEED SENSOR. *YC |
| 998061411 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | AT SLOW SPEEDS ABS CYCLE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN DUE TO SHORTED BRAKE SWITCH. NLM |
| 998061410 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | VEHICLE MISALIGNED CAUSING FRONT END TO PULL TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. NLM |
| 999061409 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | ANTI LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE RESUTLED IN WORN PADS AND WARPED ROTORS. NLM |
| 998061406 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | BRAKE HOSE COLLAPSED CAUSING RF CALIPER TO STAY ENGAGED CAUSING EXCESSIVE AND UNEVEN BRAKE PAD WEAR, WARPED ROTORS. NLM |
| 999057402 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE BOLTS BENT. |
| 0000037652 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | THE DESIGN OF THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT ENGAGE TAIL LIGHTS AT THE SAME TIME, CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATIONS FOR CONSUMER ON OCCASIONS. |
| 002194597 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE VEHICLE, 1998 CHEVROLET TRUCK, 45000 MILES ON IT.TS |
| 002194132 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE VEHICLE, 1998 CHEVROLET TRUCK, 45000 MILES ON IT.TS |
| 002185684 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING FUEL TANK COLLAPSED. DEALER BEEN AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK |
| 002185674 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING FUEL TANK COLLAPSED. DEALER BEEN AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK |
| 002175313 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Firestone steeltex r4s ii size lt245/75r16. dot vn11b1a188. while driving 65 mph, heard a flapping noise. driver pulled over and confirmed that |
| 002175312 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Firestone steeltex r4s ii size lt245/75r16. dot vn11b1a188. while driving 65 mph, heard a flapping noise. driver pulled over and confirmed that |
| 002167126 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | While traveling 65mph on the highway. without prior warning the consumer heard a noise. he was able to pull over to the shoulder. and both front |
| 001154002 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | REAR AXLE CRACKED AT 40000 MILES, CAUSING WHEELS TO COME OFF THE TRUCK. THIS COULD CAUSE A FATALITY.*AK *JB |
| 001153995 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | REAR AXLE CRACKED AT 40000 MILES, CAUSING WHEELS TO COME OFF THE TRUCK. THIS COULD CAUSE A FATALITY.*AK *JB |
| 0000133381 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Intermittently when at idle speeds it will stall out and die. dealer has inspected vehhicle several time, and has not been able to duplicate or |
| 999130988 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Original equipment on a 1998, c3500, lt245/75r16 size. tread on all four tires separated at highway speeds, causing damage to vehicle.*ak consumer |
| 000130579 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and heard a noise. he was able to pull vehicle over to shoulders . left rear driver's |
| 000130572 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and heard a noise. he was able to pull vehicle over to shoulders . left rear driver's |
| 000126405 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Consumer was traveling about 15mph and was slowing down for a stop sign, applied the brakes, and in the process he hit a bump and vehicle rolled |
| 000125131 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT. DEALER COULD NOT REPAIR THE TIRES. DEMON, GROUNDHOG 2, 361450R165LT. *AK |
| 0000122614 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS AN EXPOSED WIRE COUPLER IN THE REAR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT CAUSED A SMALL FIRE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 000117170 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH REAR AXLE AND WHEEL CAME OFF. DEALER HAS SINCE REPAIRED VEHICLE.*AK |
| 000112713 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Consumer was at a stop sign & the vehicle started lurching forward while foot was on the brake. consumer put vehicle in neutral, and took it out |
| 000107827 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | While driving into town with a snow plow on the truck approached an intersection and shifted to third gear to slow down, stepped on brakes and there |
| 000107826 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | While driving into town with a snow plow on the truck approached an intersection and shifted to third gear to slow down, stepped on brakes and there |
| 000107819 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | While driving into town with a snow plow on the truck approached an intersection and shifted to third gear to slow down, stepped on brakes and there |
| 001080629 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Both left/right inside duals suffered violent tread separation, 70 mph, approx. 75-90 deg. f, interstate highway. approx. 1600 miles between |
| 001080622 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Both left/right inside duals suffered violent tread separation, 70 mph, approx. 75-90 deg. f, interstate highway. approx. 1600 miles between |
| 000046144 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Complete tread separation, much like described on ford explorer incidents. in our case (luckily) i could maintain vehicle control, since the tire did |
| 999039417 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Brake pedal always low, soft, sometimes stand on it with both feet to stop truck, worse with load in it. replaced pads and shoes at 15,000 miles. |
| 999039415 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | The problem i am contacting you about is unintended acceleration after selecting reverse. i brought this vehicle in to my selling dealer 13 times for |
| 999039410 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Brake pedal always low, soft, sometimes stand on it with both feet to stop truck, worse with load in it. replaced pads and shoes at 15,000 miles. |
| 999017075 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | THE BATTERY WAS INOPERATIVE CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. NLM |
| 001017071 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | The front end shakes at all speeds, the dealer replaced the front tires but the problem still exist, front end suspension problem is also causing |
| 001017070 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING, THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. NLM |
| 001017068 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | FAULTY VCM CAUSED THE VEHICLES IDLE TO FLUCTUATE WHILE AT A STOP. NLM |
| 001017067 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | The front end shakes at all speeds, the dealer replaced the front tires but the problem still exist, front end suspension problem is also causing |
| 001017063 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | THE FRONT HUB SEALS WERE LEAKING ONTO THE REAR BRAKE SHOES CAUSING THE FRONT PADS TO WEAR PREMATURELY WHICH RESULTED IN NOISE WHILE BRAKING. NLM |
| 0000001587 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | THE INTENSE HEAT FROM THE BLOCK HEATER/CIRCUIT FAILURE BLEW OUT THE TIRES RESULTING IN THE FIRE THAT BURNED THE VEHICLE. YH |
| 998155732 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING HIT THE BRAKES AND TRUCK SPUN AROUND BECAUSE THERE WAS ONLY ONE BRAKE ON THE BACK. CONSUMER ALMOST HIT A PERSON ON A BIKE. *AK |
| 0000148644 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE STALLS AND DIES. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 0000148643 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE STALLS AND DIES. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 0000148623 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE STALLS AND DIES. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK |
| 999145753 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the abs system isn't working and not stopping the vehicle, but the horse trail that is attached to |
| 998145566 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing an extended stopping distance which caused a crash. the truck had warped brake drums which caused the front |
| 0000144679 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY PULLS TO THE RIGHT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK |
| 999142319 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | While taveling and going up a hill, consumer depressed brake pedal t0 floorboard and vehicle traveled backward, hiting a tree. please provide |
| 998135061 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Consumer stopped the truck and put it in park ,went in to house, and minutes later the truck charged into the barn, hitting anothe new truck parked |
| 998134299 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Left rear axle seals are leaking which could potentially cause a fire. cause unknown. also seals have been replaced twice. *ak dealer stated that |
| 998134006 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH FRONT WHEEL BRAKE SYSTEM GOING OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED AND OVERHAULED WHOLE BRAKING SYSTEM. *AK |
| 998132398 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | The vehicle abs braking system malfunctioned, causing more wear and tear on the brake pads, and caused the wheel to lock up at every 3,000 to 4,000 |
| 998132043 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Vehicle in shop 8-10 times for poor braking performance. steering not working. suspension fails & it pulls severly to left. dealer/mechanic test |
| 998132044 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | Vehicle in shop 8-10 times for poor braking performance. steering not working. suspension fails & it pulls severly to left. dealer/mechanic test |
| 998127650 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS AND STEERING WHEEL GETS TIGHT DURING TURNING. *AK |
| 998127633 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS AND STEERING WHEEL GETS TIGHT DURING TURNING. *AK |
| 0000119823 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | When applying the abs brakes on dry pavement at 20 mph the brakes did not grab, but the pedal nearly traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping |
| 999095754 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | I have had this truck at glockner chevrolet in portsmouth, ohio 45662 for repair about 10 to twelve times now. this problem is not being solved. i |
| 998091779 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | STEERING IS TWITCHY AT HIWAY SPEEDS. JUMPS AROUND IN THE LANE AND VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. |
| 999085978 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | The brakes pull badly to the left when stopping. left front brake squeels loudly and pulls hard. the second request on the steering is for wandering |
| 999085979 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | The brakes pull badly to the left when stopping. left front brake squeels loudly and pulls hard. the second request on the steering is for wandering |
| 0000072911 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | FRONT BARKES ROTORS FAILED. |
| 0000072903 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | FRONT BARKES ROTORS FAILED. |
| 0000072520 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | FUEL INJECTOR SYSTEM FAILED TWICE. *YC |
| 0000072512 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | FUEL INJECTOR SYSTEM FAILED TWICE. *YC |
| 998072051 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | EMISSION SYSTEM DIVERTER VALVE FAILED. |
| 998072043 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | EMISSION SYSTEM DIVERTER VALVE FAILED. |
| 998061414 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | AT SLOW SPEEDS ABS CYCLE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN DUE TO SHORTED BRAKE SWITCH. NLM |
| 998061415 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | SEAT BELT TWISTED IN RETRACTOR. NLM |
| 999061407 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | VALVE OUT OF CALIBRATION CAUSING BRAKES TO LOCK UP. NLM |
| 998061408 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | SEAT BELT TWISTED IN RETRACTOR. NLM |
| 999057410 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE BOLTS BENT. |
| 998048795 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | While slowing down from high speed 55mph+, the brake system takes very long time to bring vehicle to a stop. in heavy rainfall, the problem tends to |
| 0000037660 | CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 1998 | THE DESIGN OF THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT ENGAGE TAIL LIGHTS AT THE SAME TIME, CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATIONS FOR CONSUMER ON OCCASIONS. |
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