The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES

    NHTSA #EA05007

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE BREAKAGE

    NHTSA #RQ04010

    Status:
    CLOSED

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