1998 Chevrolet Astro Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 241 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Chevrolet Astro, 4% of the 241 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles.
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.
“Cannot get air throught vents in dash, all controls work properly vacuum actuator moves, there is vacuum at the swithc, no one knows the answer paint on gas door bubbling and looks like it is going to fall off transmission shifted hard into 2nd gear since we bought it ( 54000kms) finally started to slip , bought used trans and had it installed, quoted 3000.00 to rebuild, dealer was past even belief. Abs comes on when coming to a stop every time . …”
NHTSA complaint #10071372, filed 2004-01, 150,000 miles“I don't know where to turn--my paint job is bubbling and cracking, iam getting no satisfaction from chevy at all. Could you please help me or direct me as to where I can go for help>> thank you very much--joseph g. Osipowich”
NHTSA complaint #715236, filed 1999-11“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10023941, filed 2003-06“While consumer was lifting the seat from the vehicle the back connection for the harness loosened, and the child fell inside the vehicle. This incident happened twice before. The child was not seriously injured, but was badly shaken up. Consumer tried several times to get in touch with the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10057764, filed 2004-02“Security light kept coming on. Then car would not start, then took to dealer ,and the fuel pump had to be changed. One week later, vehicle would not start again , changed the sensor . Two weeks later, vehicle would not start once again. Towed truck to dealer, and they took out the dash and replaced a switch.”
NHTSA complaint #854822, filed 2000-01Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 13 | 4% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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