The 1998 Chevrolet G10 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,137 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH FRONT BRAKE ROTOR/HUBS WERE BUILT WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION GRAY IRON THAT CAN FAIL DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
IF A DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH A CRACKED ROTOR, THE CRACKS COULD CONTINUE AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCLE AND ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROTORS FOR A CORE DATE OF "287" AND, IF FOUND, REPLACE THE ROTOR.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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.”
“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”
“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”
“Seat belt in the rear does not restrain the child safety seat properly.”
“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”
“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”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Chevrolet G10 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.