no report yet
Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN AN INOPERATIVE SWITCH, HEAT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR, AND/OR IGNITION OF COMPONENTS IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND A…
1998 Chevrolet SuburbanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 201 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 5, 2016. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban has problems
201 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
57Service brakes, hydraulic4 crash/fire/injury
48Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
21Steering
19Power train1 crash/fire/injury
17Engine and engine cooling
14Suspension
14Tires
14Electrical system
11Fuel system, gasoline
4413 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 57 | 4 |
| Visibility | 48 | 1 |
| Steering | 21 | 0 |
| Power train | 19 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 17 | 0 |
| Suspension | 14 | 0 |
| Tires | 14 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 11 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 44 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1998 Chevrolet Suburban recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Disc: rotor
Risk. IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
1998 vs. every other Suburban year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Suburban median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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NHTSA crash tests
1998 Chevrolet Suburban safety ratings
1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4-DR. 4X4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban, and the recalls they led to.
- ERRATIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIVNo recall
In owners' words
What Suburban owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
1. HARD STOP TO AVOID HITTING WILDLIFE. GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. 2. AFTER THE BRAKES HOLDING FOR A SECOND OR TWO THE PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. AFTER THAT ONLY 1/4 BRAKE POWER. ONCE HOME, OBSERVED BRAKE FLUID COMING FROM CORRODED BRAKE LINES. 3. I WILL NEED TO REVIEW COST OF SERVICE. *TR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND APPLYING THE BRAKES UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS, THE BRAKES INCREASED IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS…
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