Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Chevrolet Suburban has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 201 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E043000 AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V093000 GM/REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V033000 GM/BRAKE ROTORS/HUBS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51 complaints
- Visibility 43 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 16 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
Of the 201 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 201 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Chevrolet Suburban has an average reliability profile based on 201 complaints and 3 recalls. Notable issues include brakes, visibility, and steering. However, the data is spread across multiple components, suggesting they might not be pervasive. Limited recalls indicate mild recall severity.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
| Visibility system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $150–$600 | common |
| Steering system | 100,000–150,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | 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.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery checks and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal vibrations
- Dimming interior lights
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Unusual fuel smells
- Noisy brakes
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.