Component Record

Chevrolet Tahoe 1998 Brakes Problems

83 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe - 32% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage83 complaints

83 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

98V033000Reported February 17, 1998 - 1,137 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 17, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 1,137 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Visibility50 Steering33 Power Train23 Engine23 Electrical System20 Fuel and Propulsion System17

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.