no report yet
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Risk. LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT.
1998 Chevrolet W3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Chevrolet W3500, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 4, 2002. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Chevrolet W3500 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1998 Chevrolet W3500 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.
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 W3500 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 W3500 median. How we score
'98'01'03'04'05'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What W3500 owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
RIGHT FRONT LUGS: NUTS WORKED LOOSE AND DAMAGE STUDS. REPLACED STUDS AND SET AT 140 FT.POUNDS, LATER ROTATED TIRES AND TORQED WHEELS AND AFTER LESS 200 MILES RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WORKED LOOSE TWO TIMES AND DAMAGED WHEEL STUDS.
Own a 1998 W3500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.