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1998 Chevrolet Astro

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Astro years

Owner complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Astro are substantially higher than the model-year median of 69.

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241Owner complaints

Model-year median: 69

3Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
446
1995263
1996360
1997241
1998133
1999175
200091
2001
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Visibility
46Service Brakes, Hydraulic
35Engine And Engine Cooling
27Fuel System, Gasoline
26Power Train
26
All reported categories
Electrical System
25Suspension
21Vehicle Speed Control
18Steering
15Tires
13Seat Belts
12Air Bags
10Structure
8Unknown Or Other
8Equipment
7Latches/locks/linkages
5Child Seat
2Seats
2Service Brakes, Air
2Engine
1Exterior Lighting
1Fuel System, Other
1Fuel/propulsion System
1Parking Brake
1Service Brakes
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 55 of 241 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Visibility. Review the 46 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 35 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 27 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

20 crash reports7 fire reports14 injury reports

Suspension complaints

21 reports
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87,000 miles · Mar 2, 2005
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteeringSuspension

WHILE BRAKING AT LOW SPEED THE ABS WOULD CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACED. LEFT FRONT WINDOW HANGS WHEN GOING UP. WINDOW TRACKE LUBED. PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED. RER BRAKE ADJUSTED. BRAKE PEDAL KICKED UP WHEN ALMOST TO A STOP. …

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WHILE BRAKING AT LOW SPEED THE ABS WOULD CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACED. LEFT FRONT WINDOW HANGS WHEN GOING UP. WINDOW TRACKE LUBED. PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED. RER BRAKE ADJUSTED. BRAKE PEDAL KICKED UP WHEN ALMOST TO A STOP. REPLACED BRAKE CALIPERS/ROTORS/ BACKING PLATES AND REMOVED SENSORS AND CLEANED RUST BUILD UP ON SENSOR AND HUB ASSEMBLIES. BOTH IDLER AMRS AND FRONT AND REAR SHOCKS WERE REPLACED DUE TO FRONT END PLAY. *TT

NHTSA ODI #10110976

96,000 miles · Jul 8, 2004
Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION TORSION BAR BROKE WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10081568

70,365 miles · Apr 1, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingSteeringSuspension

REQUEST ANOTHER VEHICLE (VAN/SUV) AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR RENTAL CARS DUE TO THEIR DEFECTIVE VEHICLE. *PH THE SAME DAY THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE HE DROVE TWO BLOCKS AND THE VAN STOPPED, THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER WALKED BACK TO CAR LOT AND THE WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS FINE THAT THE MECHANIC HAD CHECKE…

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REQUEST ANOTHER VEHICLE (VAN/SUV) AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR RENTAL CARS DUE TO THEIR DEFECTIVE VEHICLE. *PH THE SAME DAY THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE HE DROVE TWO BLOCKS AND THE VAN STOPPED, THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER WALKED BACK TO CAR LOT AND THE WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS FINE THAT THE MECHANIC HAD CHECKED OVER EVERYTHING COMPLETELY AND TO JUST FILL THE VEHICLE UP WITH GAS. WHEN THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING AND THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE CYLINDER HEAD, ALSO THE FRONT SHOCKS AND IDLER ARMS WERE REPLACED. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10066869

Mileage unknown · Jun 28, 2003
SuspensionUnknown Or OtherVisibility

3 MAIN COMPLAINTS: 1. WIPERS WORK SOMETIMES- WILL CUT ON AND NOT OFF, WILL NOT WORK AT ALL, OR WILL WORK ONLY AT HIGH WIPER SPEED- DEALER SAID THAT THIS WAS COVERED BY A RECALL BUT WHEN I PICKED UP THE VAN AFTER THE DEALER FIXED IT (REPLACED CIRCUIT BOARD) I WAS TOLD THAT RECALL DID NOT INCLUDE 98 ASTRO. 2. PAINT ON HOOD OF VA…

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3 MAIN COMPLAINTS: 1. WIPERS WORK SOMETIMES- WILL CUT ON AND NOT OFF, WILL NOT WORK AT ALL, OR WILL WORK ONLY AT HIGH WIPER SPEED- DEALER SAID THAT THIS WAS COVERED BY A RECALL BUT WHEN I PICKED UP THE VAN AFTER THE DEALER FIXED IT (REPLACED CIRCUIT BOARD) I WAS TOLD THAT RECALL DID NOT INCLUDE 98 ASTRO. 2. PAINT ON HOOD OF VAN SUDDENLY STARTED TO CRACK- HAS ONLY OCCURRED ON HOOD 3. FRONT END PROBLEMS- CAUSING TIRES TO WEAR OUT SOONER THAN EXPECTED, LOUD POPPING/CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT END, DEALER SAYS THAT PROBLEM IS WITH IDLER ARMS AND BALL JOINTS. *NLM

NHTSA ODI #10023941

Mileage unknown · Mar 7, 2002
Seat BeltsSuspension

DRIVERS REAR SEATBELT RETRACTOR SPRING BLEW OFF OF THE BELT. ALSO, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, REAR SPRING LEAF WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #8005139

Mileage unknown · Oct 11, 2001
Suspension

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE, IT WILL INTERMITTENTLY SWERVE TO LEFT OR RIGHT. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 15 TIMES, 10 WHEEL ALIGNMENTS DONE, DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. DEALER COULD NOT REMEDY, SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. *AK *JB

NHTSA ODI #897630

Mileage unknown · Jul 3, 2001
Suspension

WHILE MAKING TURNS OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP A LOUD METALLIC NOISE WILL OCCUR, COMING FROM DRIVER'S SIDE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE.*AK

NHTSA ODI #891911

Mileage unknown · Nov 2, 2000
Power TrainSeatsService Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE CONSUMER CHANGES THE GEAR INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE JUMPS INTO GEAR HARDER THAN IT SHOULD. *SLC

NHTSA ODI #557203

Mileage unknown · Aug 9, 2000
Suspension

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE STAYING IN ALIGNMENT. I HAVE TAKEN BACK, THEY SAY IT IS MANY THINGS. BUT I HAVE HAD AFRONT PUT ON ROTORS,BRAKES,CALIBURS,SHIMS,ALIGNMENTS,TIREBALANCE,I STILL HAVE PULLING. AND A MECHANIC SAID IT IS THE CALIBUR BOLT AND WASHER. BUT THEY SAID NO. HE IS CERTIFIED AND HE HAS FOUND THE PROBLEM

NHTSA ODI #727181

Mileage unknown · Jul 12, 2000
Power TrainSteeringSuspension

AT 35,000 MILES HAD IDLE ARM REPLACED, BAD WHEEL ALIGNMENT CAUSED LOSE OF FOUR TIRES, AT 40,000 HAD TWO IDLE ARMS AND DIFFERENTIAL REPLACED.*AK

NHTSA ODI #725311

Official recalls

3

03V093000 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior

Mar 7, 2003

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

01V123000 · Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devices

Apr 10, 2001

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy: 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.

99V009000 · Child Seat

Jan 20, 1999

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THESE CONDITIONS COULD INCREASE THE OCCUPANT'S RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELTS ON THE CHILD SEATS, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CHILD SEAT.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.