1998 Chevrolet Astro Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 241 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Chevrolet Astro, 2% of the 241 complaints for this model year.
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 have a 1998 Chevrolet Astro. The rear hatch will not open. I had it at the dealer twice for this problem. Now it is out of warranty it has failed again. This is an obvious design flaw. I'v herd other complants about the same problem. Is there anything I can do about this. Thank you randy.”
NHTSA complaint #10025557, filed 2003-07“The sliding door on the passenger's side does not lock when the door is pushed back. The door will shut on the slightest movement. Which could cause injuries to occupants when entering or exiting the vehicle. The manufacture/dealer has been notified about the problem. The dealer could not rectify.”
NHTSA complaint #847647, filed 1999-09“Door latches do not hold the vehicles' door open when parked on incline/decline position causing injury to consumer when slammed by door when entering vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #542793, filed 1998-11Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 6% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
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 complaintsAir bags
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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