1998 Chevrolet Silverado electrical system problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated the failure found was related to the security system. The vehicle was repaired by replacing the ignition. The failure recurred approximately six…”
filed Jun 27, 2012
“During normal driving conditions (fair weather, city driving) my pick-up died in the middle of traffic just after completing a left turn and shifting into second gear. I was in the left lane and managed to let it coast into a little used left turn lane. I had it towed to my local dealership (fisher…”
filed Jul 15, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Malfunction indicator lamp on with a p0300 set and a misfire. Various models including 1996 - 1999 p32 models. Sit bulletin 1416475. *tt
00149D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Electrical System problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 10 | 8% |
| 2015 Silverado | 9 | 12% |
| 2014 Silverado | 20 | 16% |
| 2013 Silverado | 6 | 9% |
| 2012 Silverado | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 Silverado | 5 | 7% |
| 2010 Silverado | 8 | 13% |
| 2009 Silverado | 17 | 22% |
| 2008 Silverado | 48 | 30% |
| 2007 Silverado | 38 | 21% |
| 2006 Silverado | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 Silverado | 64 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado
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.