1998 Chevrolet Silverado power train problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The support cables that retained the tailgate broke while loading a snow trailer, which caused the tailgate to collapse. No injuries to report. The dealer was notified. The dealer informed the consumer that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. *jb the consumer stated that there were no…”
filed Jan 25, 2005
“While driving the vehicle made a loud banging noise. The consumer had the u joints replaced, thinking that would correct the problem. Upon starting the vehicle again and taking off, the noise came back. However, the consumer put the vehicle into reverse and the transmission locked up. *ak *sc”
filed Dec 6, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
020730024A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 20054l60e, 4l65e forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change. *tt
01599 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Power Train problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 33 | 26% |
| 2015 Silverado | 11 | 14% |
| 2014 Silverado | 37 | 30% |
| 2013 Silverado | 11 | 17% |
| 2012 Silverado | 11 | 16% |
| 2011 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 Silverado | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 Silverado | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 Silverado | 21 | 11% |
| 2006 Silverado | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 Silverado | 29 | 9% |
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.