1998 Chevrolet Astro Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 241 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 Chevrolet Astro, 4% of the 241 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 1998 Astro van. I was involved in a head on collision . My air bags did not deploy, nor did my seat belts restrain me from hitting the steering wheel. My son was not restrained either. We both had injuries. Estimate cost of repairs 7-8,000.00 worth the damage. There is severe frame damage that requires a sub frame to be replaced. I need to know if this is a ongoing problem with front end collisons that the air bags do not deploy, or does the seat belt not restrain you?”
NHTSA complaint #10052534, filed 2004-01, 55,000 miles“Front end collision hit center on air bag sensor, no deployment. Seat belts did not restrain myself or passenger. Damage to front frame section had to replace. Total repair bill over $6000.00 dollars. I had hit the steering wheel causing brain injury, soft tissue damage, lt wrist, left side of body brusing ? On damage to my liver & gaull bladder. Still under invesgation had to have surgery. My son had knee brusing from hitting full force into lower part of dash. Taken to hospital via ambo unconsious for 5 hours not remembering the accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080980, filed 2004-07, 54,464 miles“Dt: consumer reports: she had an automobile accident and the air bags failed to deploy. She was going approx. 30 MPH when she hit someone with the front end of her vehicle. She was told by the wrecker service that her sensor was hit. A mechanic also told her that the sensor was hit and the air bags should have deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10126364, filed 2005-06, 126,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 25 MPH towards an intersection the vehicle was impacted by another vehicle and then crashed to a light post. The airbags did not deploy and the driver seat belt did not restrain the contact who impacted the steering wheel. The air bags and seat belts warning lights did not illuminated prior the impact. The police department reported the accident and the fire department evacuated the contact to the nearest hospital. …”
NHTSA complaint #10170435, filed 2006-10, 85,000 miles“While driving throttle stuck wide open, causing van to crash into the rear of a 94 amigo. Amigo crashed into a jeep cherokee. Even though driver stood on the brake, van did not slow down. Driver's side air bag did not go off. Van will probably be totalled. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #865671, filed 2000-07Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 12 | 7% |
| 1999 | 12 | 9% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 17 | 5% |
| 1996 | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 | 26 | 6% |
| 1994 | 25 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Astro
46 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsTires
13 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Astro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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