1998 Chevrolet Astro Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 12%of 241 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,373miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Chevrolet Astro, 12% of the 241 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,373 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 1998 chevy Astro van that qualifies for a expired warranty for GM that is related to a defect in their fuel injection system that causes them to stick open or closed. I was never notified by chevy about this problem and was not properly diagnosed by a mechanic until this year. The bulletin/warranty number is: 99066e and it states that all repairs relating to this problem would be covered no charge to the vehicle owner as long as it's within 10 years or 200,000 miles. So, I'm 3 years out of warranty and I have 217,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10400943, filed 2011-05, 200,000 miles“Comments: I read where NHTSA has started an investigation into this problem. I have a 1998 Astro awd pasasenger van with the same symptoms (started at 50,000 miles, currently has 67,000 miles. I pulled the fuse so I at least have brakes at slow speeds. I nearly ran into my garage and am concerned becauase we live near railroad tracks. Have rolled into intersections beacause of this safety problem. Abs engages at slow speed which allows vehicle to keep going (renders to brajes useless) there is a TSB by GM on this shown below. My concern is that this vehicle is not listed in your investigation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10125960, filed 2005-06, 50,000 miles“While driving at 50 MPH vehicle accelerated up to 3200 rpms. Vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, and technician determined computer needed to be replaced. The fuel injectors needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10061214, filed 2004-04, 93,373 miles“The fuel injector was leaking gasoline, and the gas ran through the electrical harness into the main computer. The dealer has been notified. Ts the speedometer had become inoperative. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10001188, filed 2002-12, 84,197 miles“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 computer and the fuel injector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 245,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10561879, filed 2014-01, 245,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 | 9 | 7% |
| 1998 | 28 | 12% |
| 1997 | 43 | 12% |
| 1996 | 19 | 7% |
| 1995 | 28 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Astro
46 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsTires
13 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsAir bags
10 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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