1998 Chevrolet Chevy VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chevy VAN years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Chevy VAN. That ranks 4th out of 8 Chevy VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 20%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet Chevy VAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 20% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 10% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 10% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 10% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 10% | 76,800 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Chevy VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Chevy VAN.
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.
Passenger air bag exploded as i put my truck in reverse , sitting still
While driving the vehicle in front of us slammed on his brakes i applied mine but i had no brakes. They had rotted out. *tr
Bought 1998 chevy astro van on march 8, 2007. We took a family vacation to iowa october 1-5, 2007. On the way back to tennessee, on i-64, located near nashville, illinois, the van began to smoke under the hood. Thinking it was just overheating, we pulled over and shut the engine off. Smoke began to…
I have a 1998 chevy astro van that has had the windshield wipers quit randomly. I also know of several people that have had the same problem on other model chevy/gmc trucks, vans, and cars. The cause of the problem is apparently a defective circuit board in the wiper motor itself. *jb
Dt: 1998 chevrolet silverado. Faulty abs system. When driving the speed dropped to 10 mph and the brakes stopped working. Currently, there is a recall on gm chevrolet for year 1999 to 2003. The contact's car is a 1998 and is experiencing the same symptoms as listed in recall. The first time it…
Other Chevrolet Chevy VAN years
← 1997 Chevy VAN · 1999 Chevy VAN →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Chevy VAN | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 Chevy VAN | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 Chevy VAN | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Chevy VAN | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 Chevy VAN | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 Chevy VAN | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Chevy VAN | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Chevy VAN?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Chevy VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet Chevy VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chevy VAN model years, the 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.