Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Chevrolet 1500

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the clutch pedal/linkage (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chevrolet 1500


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 Chevrolet 1500

The Automatic Transmission problem

I have a Chevrolet 1500 conversion van. Transmition unable to go into any gear. I was in lynchbury, va. Had to be towed. This incident occurred 11/23/01. Had to have transmition rebuilt. I was told that the manufacturer had done some update to the model transmition in my van.   Read details...

The Clutch Pedal/linkage problem

When taking off from a dead stop/stop light/stop sign, etc. , & pushed the clutch in at 1500. The idle would stay at rmps. Would take a few seconds or so before clutch kicks in to normal.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Transmission failed. Yh   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Chevrolet 1500 model year vehicles:



1500 Service Bulletins
1500 Safety Recalls
1500 Defect Investigations