1998 Chevrolet c6500
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Chevrolet c6500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1998 Chevrolet c6500 at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1998 Chevrolet c6500 recalls 2
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES, MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND TRACTORS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF ERRATIC SENSOR SIGNAL.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS. CHAFFING OF THE ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROL HARNESS CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL GROUNDING CONDITION. THIS WILL ILLUMINATE A WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SHUT OFF THE ABS FEATURE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HARNESS FOR CHAFFING AND PROPER ROUTING AND WILL REPAIR IF NECESSARY.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1998 Chevrolet c6500 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
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1998 Chevrolet c6500 — frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Chevrolet c6500 have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1998 Chevrolet c6500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet c6500?
Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are steering.
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.