NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Chevrolet Conventional Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 10 owner complaints are on file.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional.
1998 Chevrolet Conventional owner complaints
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional, describing incidents dated February 1, 1998 to October 17, 2006.
Most-cited components
- Engine 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10171122 · Filed
THE WATER PUMP DEVELOPED A LEAK. UPON REPLACING BOTH THE PUMP AND THERMOSTAT, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAD FAILED AND I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN CAVALIERS. *NM
ODI #10101439 · Filed
WHILE BRAKING THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT HAD LIFTED OFF THE GROUND ABOUT A FOOT THEN PULLED VIOLENTLY TO THE RIGHT. *NM FUMES AND SMOKE WERE COMING FROM THE WHEELS FRONT AND BACK, THE VEHICLE WAS USING 2 OR MORE QUARTS OF OIL PER WEEK, OUT OF ALIGNMENT, A/C COMPRESSOR MAKES NOISE AS IF IT WERE A BAD…
ODI #10054068 · Filed
WHEN BRAKING CONSUMER WOULD LOSE POWER STEERING. *AK SHORTLY AFTER THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE STEERING PROBLEMS STARTED. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE STEERING WOULD LOCK, BIND AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, GET STIFF WHEN BACKING AND TURNING. THE DEALER WAS NOT…
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