1998 Chevrolet Suburban power train problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Stopped on roadway to pick up a part that had fallen out of the truck traveling in front of me. I put my 1998 chevy suburban in park and popped the rear hatch. I remember hearing the rear hatch click and now realize that the hatch won't release unless the truck is in park. I walked behind my truck…”
filed May 11, 2005
“While driving vehicle drove erratically. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer, and mechanic determined that sun gear reaction shell needed to be replaced from the transmission. *ak”
filed Feb 9, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 7 | 19% |
| 2023 Suburban | 12 | 11% |
| 2022 Suburban | 29 | 27% |
| 2021 Suburban | 35 | 19% |
| 2020 Suburban | 10 | 24% |
| 2019 Suburban | 38 | 50% |
| 2018 Suburban | 17 | 21% |
| 2017 Suburban | 38 | 27% |
| 2016 Suburban | 44 | 20% |
| 2015 Suburban | 47 | 11% |
| 2014 Suburban | 5 | 8% |
| 2013 Suburban | 6 | 5% |
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.