Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 359 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E088000 OIL FILTER/OIL LEAK/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E043000 AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107 complaints
- Visibility 58 complaints
- Steering 45 complaints
- Power Train 23 complaints
- Electrical System 22 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 15 complaints
Of the 359 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 359 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has limited data, with 359 owner complaints and two recall campaigns. The highest complaint areas are service brakes and visibility. Significant issues in these areas affect its reliability. However, lack of major defects or frequent recalls provides a mixed picture, resulting in a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| visibility | 50,000–90,000 miles | $100–$400 | occasional |
| steering | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Brake fluid change every 3 years
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 50,000 miles
- Inspect brakes annually
- Check suspension every 2 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Squeaking or grinding brakes
- Steering wheel vibration
- Poor windshield visibility
- Unusual tire wear patterns
- Delayed engine response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.