Total Complaints
8 filings
CHEVROLET G10 · model year
1998 CHEVROLET G10
8 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1998CHEVROLETG10 carries 8 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1998 G10 is vehicle speed control with 2 filings, followed by seat belts:front:anchorage (1) and exterior lighting:tail lights (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1998 G10, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
8
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20020509VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
WHILE DRIVING FELT DOWN FOR ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND IT WAS NOT THERE. THE PEDAL BROKE OFF. REPLACED THE UNIT BUT IT CAME LOOSE ABOUT A WEEK LATER.
20000607SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
REAR BENCH CENTER SEAT BELT DOES NOT LATCH INTO BUCKLE , IT WILL COME BACK OUT, POSSIBLY DUE TO PLASTIC COVERING, AND CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK
20000508SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN MAKING A STOP BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE APPLIED IN ADVANCE, AND IT STILL WENT TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP. ALSO, IT MADE A VERY LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , AND THEY REPLACED BRAKE CALIPERS THAT WERE FROZEN, SECOND TIME, DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS/ROTORS THAT WORE OUT. CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH BRAKING. *AK
20000508SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
WHEN MAKING A STOP BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE APPLIED IN ADVANCE, AND IT STILL WENT TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP. ALSO, IT MADE A VERY LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER , AND THEY REPLACED BRAKE CALIPERS THAT WERE FROZEN, SECOND TIME, DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS/ROTORS THAT WORE OUT. CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH BRAKING. *AK
19991001VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DRIVER WENT TO RESUME CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH WAS SET AT 72MPH, WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE, REACHING SPEEDS OF 95 MPH, DRIVER HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITON IN ORDER TO STOP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
19990128EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
TAIL LIGHTS ARE DESIGNED TOO HIGH. ANY DRIVER BEHIND CONSUMER WITH THE SAME SIZE VEHICLE, USING THE SUN VISOR WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE TAIL LIGHTS WHEN APPROACHING UNCOMING VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
19980806VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED BY ITS SELF 3 TIMES TO HIGH SPEED. HAD TO BE TURNED OFF MANUALLY. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
19980624SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SEAT BELT IN THE REAR DOES NOT RESTRAIN THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT PROPERLY.
Compare 1998CHEVROLETG10 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1998 CHEVROLET G10 have?▼
The 1998 CHEVROLET G10 has 8 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 CHEVROLET G10?▼
The most-complained component for the 1998 CHEVROLET G10 is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE and EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS.
Is the 1998 CHEVROLET G10 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.