1998 Chevrolet Suburban fuel system, gasoline problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased on 11/1997 a new 1998 chevrolet suburban 3/4 ton 2500 series. The suburban has 38,528 original miles and has been garage kept since new. The vehicle has been used primarily as a secondary vehicle for recreational purposes. The suburban has been driven in snow conditions only 12-14…”
filed Apr 2, 2012
“Fuel system gas spout rusted which created fume, that is entering the vehicle and making the occupant sick. This could also can cause a fire due to it's location per consumer.*ak”
filed May 27, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Suburban | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Suburban | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Suburban | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Suburban | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Suburban | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 Suburban | 12 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
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.