Structure Related Problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the tailgate hinge (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the hatchback/liftgate hinge (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Chevrolet Silverado


Recently reported Structure problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

The Tailgate Hinge problem

My daughter used my vehicle last year. She opened the tailgate to put a bag of clothes in the bed of my 1998 Chevrolet Silverado and when she tried to close the tailgate the latches would not engage to keep the tailgate closed.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problem

: the contact stated while lowering the tailgate, it was noticed the driver side tailgate cable was broken. There is a NHTSA recall, #06v066000, regarding the tailgate cables. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.   Read details...

The Body problem

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for the replacement of the tires the mechanic noticed corrosion and cracks on the front drivers side frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available.   Read details...


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