1998 Chevrolet Explorer recalls & complaints

6 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

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Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Chevrolet Explorer under individual trim or body names rather than "Explorer", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

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Most complained-about parts: Visibility (wipers / glass) (3), Seats (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Transmission / drivetrain (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (6)

06/22/2004 · Seats
WHILE DRIVING/PARKING DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINED BACKWARDS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

03/29/1999 · Vehicle Speed Control
EA 9900, GAS PEDAL STICKS, CONSUMER MUST SURGE THE VEHICLE TO MAKE IT MOVE FOWARD. *AK

02/01/1999 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
REAR WINDOW WIPER FAILED. YH

02/01/1999 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
DOOR MIRROR MALFUNCTIONED. YH

09/18/1998 · Transmission / drivetrain
VEHICLE ROLLS FORWARDS OR BACKWARDS WITH THE SLIGHTEST DECLINE OR UPHILL SITUATION.

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