1998 Chevrolet Astro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Astro years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 241 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Astro. That ranks 4th out of 11 Astro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (46 complaints, 19%), typically at around 86,750 miles. Complaints mention 20 crashes, 7 fires, 31 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 241owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 20complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet Astro problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 46 | 19% | 86,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 35 | 15% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 27 | 11% | 90,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 26 | 11% | 93,373 | — | — |
| Power Train | 26 | 11% | 119,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 25 | 10% | 92,187 | — | — |
| Suspension | 21 | 9% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 7% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 15 | 6% | 78,683 | — | — |
| Tires | 13 | 5% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 5% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 4% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 3% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 3% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | 245,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 245,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 150,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Astro recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
Risk: If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on april 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Dealers will install a new alarm module. Owner notification began june 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Child seat
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated dual child seats. Some of these vehicles may be missing a seat belt retractor clutch spring and/or pawl spring in the child seat. If the clutch spring was missing, the seat belt would lock in the retracted position and could not be used. If the pawl spring was missing, the seat belt restraint would continually play out and would not lock.
Risk: These conditions could increase the occupant's risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat belts on the child seats, and if necessary, replace the child seat.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
What is the real is hard to turn in my alternator went out
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that he began to drive in reverse and the speedometer failed. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic where they stated that fuel leaked from the wiring harness and into the engine computer. In addition, the engine…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet astro. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph he depressed the brake pedal but the brakes would not respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the brake line was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure…
Diagnostic system was defective and didn't provide warning that the engine was overheating. The book states the service engine soon light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet astro van. The contact was driving 40 mph when heat emitted inside the vehicle without warning. The contact stated that during the failure, there were no visible flames or smoke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the engine was…
Other Chevrolet Astro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Astro | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 Astro | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 Astro | 62 | 1 |
| 2002 Astro | 70 | 1 |
| 2001 Astro | 91 | 1 |
| 2000 Astro | 175 | 0 |
| 1999 Astro | 133 | 1 |
| 1998 | 241 | 3 |
| 1997 Astro | 360 | 4 |
| 1996 Astro | 263 | 4 |
| 1995 Astro | 446 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Astro?
Owners most often report visibility, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 46 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Astro?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet Astro a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Astro model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.