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
Included: 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 4 Nov 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.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 16
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 16.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin 17-NA-073 · Equipment · Feb 2023Vehicle Recalls
Bulletin Recalls · Equipment · Jun 2014Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Bulletin 130089009 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2013SUBJECT REGARDING VIBRATION OR TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT DAMAGE / OIL SEAL LEAK ON CONVENTIONAL CAB MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. *TT
Bulletin 020729005 · Power Train · Jun 2002INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE RELEASE OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD / TURBOCHARGER HEAT SHIELD. *TT
Bulletin 000601013A · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2002SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE WINDSHIELD (W/S) WASHER RESERVOIR SHOWS AN UNEXPLAINED REDUCED FLUID LEVEL AFTER VEHICLE OPERATION. *TT
Bulletin 010843002 · Visibility · Mar 2001SOME DRIVERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE GENERATOR UPPER MOUNTING BOLT IS BREAKING ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. *TT
Bulletin 010603003 · Electrical System · Mar 2001SOME DRIVERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE ABS LAMP ILLUMINATING. AN ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 0281 - BRAKE SWITCH CIRCUIT MAY HAVE BEEN SET ON THOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE WILL BE STORED IN MEMORY AND THE ABS WILL BE DI…
Bulletin 000525004 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 2000SOME MEDIUM DUTY MODELS WITH 3126 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINE AND ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE SPEED POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) OPERATION RETURNING TO IDLE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *TT
Bulletin 000604047 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2000EXPERIENCING NOISY RELEASE BEARING, SLIPPING CLUTCH OR INOERATIVE CLUTCH. *TT
Bulletin 000731001 · Power Train · Sep 2000Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the C6500. Model-year data, not specific to one car.