1998 Chevrolet Astro Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 241 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Chevrolet Astro, 5% of the 241 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 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.
“While parked the left front tire deflated. The tire was inspected and it was determined that a tire bead had separated. These tires were manufactured by michelin uniroyal; model name tiger paw; tire size p21575r15. The manufacture felt it was due to a flawed mounting procedure.”
NHTSA complaint #10015366, filed 2003-04, 35,000 miles“1998 Chevrolet Astro van, unit 1 was traveling west on ir 80 in the right lane. Unit 1 went off the right side of the roadway, over corrected, and went spinning 270 degrees and went off the left side of the roadway and struck the median barrier. The driver changed his story and said his tire blew out and lost control of the vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0293-90) updated 08/11/11 updated 08/12/11 updated 08/16/11”
NHTSA complaint #10404866, filed 2011-06“When applying brakes they would grab, took to dealer who found emergency brake had been fused to brakes. Took 2 visits to dealer before problem was found. Also, idler arm/tie rod ends had to be replaced. Tires had been wearing uneven, vehicle was shaking badly.”
NHTSA complaint #875449, filed 2000-11“Vehicle was pulling left and right. Vehicle has had many alignments. Problem still there. Dealership mechanic rotated tires. General tires p215/75r15. Dealership from big o tires a mechanic told her that 1 out 1000 will experience a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #875166, filed 2000-11Related service bulletins
- 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…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 22% |
| 2002 | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 15 | 4% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 12 | 3% |
| 1994 | 7 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 4 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 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 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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