AI Damage1998 Chevrolet C/K Series: common problems
Owners of the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 8
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 75% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 38% of all complaints
- Visibility: 6 complaints (75% of all).
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (38% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 8 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl contact owns a 1998 chevrolet ck 1500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently. Occasionally they do not come on and at other times, when they do come on, they will not shut off. The vehicle was inspected and there were no recalls related to the his year, make or model vehicle.
Tl contact owns a 1998 chevrolet ck 2500. While the windshield wipers were activated during a storm, they suddenly stopped working. The failure occurs intermittently. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 41,000 and failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 09/25/08 updated 09/25/08.
It will fog up when the air conditioner is on or when the defroster is on. It is starting to get so bad that you cant see thru the window when you are driving down the road, and could cause a serious accident.
Dt: the caller has a 1998 vehicle from a dealer that bought the vehicle from an auction. The vehicle was brought to us from canada by the auction company and sold to a dealer where the caller bought the vehicle.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,896 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 32% most complained about).
On average one model year of the C/K Series has 4 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 8, above average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, service brakes. Total complaints: 8. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (13%), A/C or heater (13%), windows, sunroof (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1998 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.