1998 Chevrolet Conventional Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Chevrolet Conventional have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 56,765 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 v”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 17, 2006 · Engine and engine cooling
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 30, 2004 · Suspension
Compare Chevrolet Conventional model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Conventional model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Chevrolet Conventional | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Conventional | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Conventional | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Conventional | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Conventional | 0 | 8 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Conventional | 0 | 10 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Conventional | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Conventional | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1998 Chevrolet Conventional
How do I know if my 1998 Chevrolet Conventional has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.