1998 Chevrolet Silverado service brakes, hydraulic problems
84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The brakes on this truck are spongy and do not stop the vehicle well at all. No repairs done seem to help improve the stopping distance. Worst brake I have ever seen on a vehicle. Definitely not normal. *tr”
filed Sep 25, 2011
“Have 1998 chevy silverado 1500 short-bed v-6 pickup with abs brake problems. Have researched and found there is a history of this problem. The maker is fully aware of the problem but only recalled 1999 and later models. I don't know how they decided that one, but I do know it has to do with money!…”
filed Aug 24, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt
020525006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Silverado | 13 | 7% |
| 2006 Silverado | 19 | 10% |
| 2005 Silverado | 26 | 8% |
| 2004 Silverado | 84 | 14% |
| 2003 Silverado | 130 | 19% |
| 2002 Silverado | 245 | 35% |
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.