1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's anti-lock brakes operated as if the wheels were locked up. Plus, the brake pedal pulsated and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 11/18/02 who determined that the front driver's side hub was bad, and replaced the hub at no cost. The vehicle…”
filed Jun 28, 2006
“My boyfriend(mario diego) and I (carmenia) purchased a 1998 chevy tahoe. From brooks motor company on april 1,2005. From april 1 to june 29,2005. The tahoe had to be returned to brooks motor service center 8 to 9 different times for repairs. Now my car rear end has broke and not drivable. *jb”
filed Aug 4, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Silverado 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 16 | 2% |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 20 | 3% |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 22 | 2% |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 32 | 6% |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 15 | 2% |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 29 | 4% |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 22 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.