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1998 Chevrolet C 1500

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

16.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,991

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2003062 · manufacturer campaign 03006

10 March 2003

Transport Canada lists: Astro 1998 · Blazer 1997 · C 1998 · K 1998 · and 6 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a short in the electric outside rearview mirror switch could develop. If this were to occur, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch.

40,759 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 1998184 · manufacturer campaign 98049

21 September 1998

Transport Canada lists: C 1998 · Tahoe 1998 · C 1998 · Yukon 1998

What is wrong

On certain C1500, TAhoe and Yukon vehicles, the rear brake front pipe may contact the the left front fender wheelhouse inner panel just above the chassis frame. This could eventually wear a hole in the brake pipe which would result in brake fluid loss and reduced braking effectiveness.

What the dealer will do

Rear brake pipe positioning clip will be relocated, brake pipe will be inspected for wear and replaced if necessary.

316 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 1998159 · manufacturer campaign 98044

20 August 1998

Transport Canada lists: C 1995–1998 · K 1995–1998 · C 1995–1998 · K 1995–1998

What is wrong

On certain crew cab pick ups, the front inner corner of the fuel tank may contact the body sill and over time wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at the point of contact. This condition could result in fuel leakage and in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

What the dealer will do

Tank will be inspected for wear and a spacer will be installed between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, the fuel tank will be replaced.

6,089 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Emissions

Transport Canada recall 1998040 · manufacturer campaign 98007

18 March 1998

Transport Canada lists: Astro 1996–1998 · C 1996–1998 · K 1996–1998 · C 1996–1998 · and 2 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1103 - Exhaust Emissions. Vehicles may been built with the ignition coil wire too close to metal brackets or the transmission fluid fill tube (M/L van only). If the coil wire is too close to these metal objects, arcing may occur and cause failure of the wires which can in turn lead to a stalling/no start condition and/or catalytic converter failures.

What the dealer will do

coil wire will be repositioned to assure adequate clearance from metal brackets and/or transmission fluid fill tubes.

89,752 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 1998033 · manufacturer campaign 98009

20 February 1998

Transport Canada lists: C 1998 · Express 1998

What is wrong

On certain C1500 and G1 vehicles, either one or both front brake rotor hubs may have out of specification grey iron that could fatigue during the life of the vehicle resulting in stress cracks which could propagate around the wheel mounting bolt circle. This could in turn result in wheel separation and a vehicle crash without prior warning.

What the dealer will do

Rotors will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

146 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 1997148 · manufacturer campaign 97048

28 August 1997

Transport Canada lists: C 1998 · K 1998 · Tahoe 1998 · C 1998 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the lower steering shaft to steering gear pinch bolt may be "finger loose" or missing. A "finger loose" bolt could continue to loosen and fall out. With the bolt missing, the steering shaft yoke could wear and jump spines on the steering gear shaft causing an off centre steering wheel. Relative movement between the chassis and cab could cause the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear resulting in loss of steering control.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect for the presence of a pinch bolt and ensure it is torqued to specification.

280 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 38% of 106 1998 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 1998 Chevrolet C 1500 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 1998 Chevrolet C 1500. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 1998 Chevrolet C 1500 get?
NRCan rates the 1998 Chevrolet C 1500 at 16.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 370 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 8 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 1998 Chevrolet C 1500 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,991 in fuel, producing roughly 7,438 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.