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 B7 is a medium-duty commercial truck powered by the B7 engine, designed for utility and light commercial applications. According to available owner feedback, this model year recorded just one documented complaint spanning engine and fuel system concerns, while notably experiencing zero manufacturer recalls—a combination that positions it among the more problem-free iterations in the C-Series lineage. The minimal complaint volume relative to the model's production run suggests reasonable dependability for its intended commercial role.
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.