1998 Chevrolet Tahoe power train problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While traveling, the vehicle would not shift into reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the transmission. This happened twice within the last two years. *ak *scc *jb”
filed Sep 10, 2003
“Slip in the drivetrain when accelerating from a stopped position. I have taken my 1998 chevrolet tahoe to a certified dealer and currently there is not a solution to the problem. This is a severe concern to me as I could lose control of my vehicle on the road. *ph”
filed Aug 7, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tahoe | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Tahoe | 4 | 11% |
| 2024 Tahoe | 7 | 12% |
| 2023 Tahoe | 41 | 20% |
| 2022 Tahoe | 33 | 19% |
| 2021 Tahoe | 83 | 19% |
| 2020 Tahoe | 14 | 25% |
| 2019 Tahoe | 37 | 36% |
| 2018 Tahoe | 19 | 19% |
| 2017 Tahoe | 53 | 31% |
| 2016 Tahoe | 47 | 18% |
| 2015 Tahoe | 55 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe
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.