1998 Chevrolet Van recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1998 Chevrolet Van owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Equipment (4), Brakes (2), Hydraulic (2), Transmission / drivetrain (2), Wheels / tires (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
03/30/2008 · Brakes
I HAVE A RECALL ABOUT BRAKE LINE HOSE ,BUT LAST NOVEMBER MY BRAKE LINE HOSE WAS CUT WITH THE WHEEL I CALL GM MOTOR ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. IF CAN GET REFUND OR CHANGE WHEEL SIZE I TRY TO REPLACE WHEELS TO EXPENSE I THINK GM NEED TO REPLACE FOR FREE TO NEXT SIZE DUE TO CLOSE TO THE WHEEL. *TR
06/14/2005 · Seats
DT: ON THE PASSENGER'S SEAT NEXT TO THE SLIDING POWER DOOR TWO PINS THAT GO IN THE FRONT AND THEY IN THE BACK IN THE FLOOR HAVE A STRAP TO REMOVE SEATS, AND PUT THE SEAT BACK IN, BUT THE REAR LATCHES AREN'T HOLDING THE SEAT . *AK
06/04/2003 · Equipment
TIRE JACK FAILURE. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE FLAT TIRE WHEN THE JACK FAILED. REFER TO: 10006178 *SCC
05/05/2003 · Equipment
1997 CHEVROLET SW THIS IS ACTUALLY A CONVERSION VAN NOT A STATION WAGON. THE CONVERSION PACKAGE HAS BEEN PLAGUED WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE CONVERSION PACKAGE CAME WITH A BRIGHT ORANGE CONSUMER ALERT STICKER. IT ADVISED CONSUMERS TO CONSULT DEALERSHIP FOR DETAILS. *JB
02/12/2003 · Equipment
THE THREADED SCREW FROM THE JACK SNAPPED, WHICH CAUSED THE VAN TO FALL TO THE GROUND. *SCC *JB
11/19/2001 · Transmission / drivetrain
THIS VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW FROM TRABUCCO CHEVROLET. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME, THAT THE LEFT REAR AXLE CAME OFF THE TRUCK. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED I CONTACTED TRABUCCO. THEY STATED TOO MANY MILES WERE ON THE TRUCK, AND THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING FOR ME BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING USED AS COMMERCIAL DELIVERY VAN. *AK
10/06/2001 · Engine
A REPETITION OF THIS ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED ON 9/24/01, AS DEALER COULD NOT CORRECT FAULT. *AK
04/24/2001 · Wheels / tires
SECOND REAR TIRE TO HAVE TREAD SEPARATIO, -REPLACED ALL TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VN11BIA237 TIRESIZE: LT24575R16)