1998 Chevrolet Silverado LE review from North America
"Not a dependable truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
ABS went bad at 29,000 miles.
Battery went bad at 30,000 miles.
Water pump blew at 42,000 miles.
Alternator blew at 43,000 miles.
Rear end clunks very loudly.
Dash has warped around vents.
Steering slips on cornering.
Severe engine knocking.
The transmission shifts very hard into second gear.
General comments?
Comfortable to drive.
Expensive to own.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 27000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 47000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 9th October, 2002 |