Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1998 C-Series MD Truck B7 B7.
The 1998 Chevrolet C-Series MD Truck is a medium-duty commercial vehicle powered by the B7 engine, designed for vocational and work truck applications where durability and capability are essential. This model year represents a proven platform in Chevrolet's commercial truck heritage, delivering the kind of dependable performance that medium-duty operators depend on daily. With zero recalls issued and only one documented owner complaint concerning the engine and fuel system, the 1998 model demonstrates notably strong reliability within the C-Series lineage. This combination of a well-established platform and minimal documented issues positions the 1998 C-Series MD Truck B7 as a particularly solid choice for fleet operators and commercial users seeking proven medium-duty transportation.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs.
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 62.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 100 ft-lbs |
| Injector Primary Resistance | 11.8-12.6 @ 50-95 degreesF MFI ohms |
| Engine Compression | 100 Minimum psi |
| Engine Compression | 215 Nominal psi |
| Engine Compression | 100 Minimum psi |
| Engine Compression | 300 Nominal psi |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet C-Series MD Truck B7 dominate in one area — the engine & engine cooling,fuel system, gasoline, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine & engine cooling,fuel system, gasoline pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 7 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-NA-073 | 2023-02-21 | Equipment | This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action… |
| 16NA260 | 2016-08-26 | Equipment | THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE… |
| Recalls | 2014-06-30 | Equipment | Vehicle Recalls |
| 130089009 | 2013-09-01 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules |
| 00861002 | 2000-09-01 | Structure | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE MOUNT CROSSMEMBER CRACKING AT THE BOLT HOLE… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.