1998 Chevrolet Astro Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 7%of 241 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1998 Chevrolet Astro, 7% of the 241 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 5 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.
“Consumer struck a tree in the yard while placing foot on the brake pedal. Instead, consumer's foot struck the gas pedal. This happened because the pedals were too close together. They need to be placed further apart.”
NHTSA complaint #10083765, filed 2004-07, 84,000 miles“Vehicle pulled into parking lot at vet clinic and due to a mechanical malfuction , accelereted and struck vet building. Put vehichle in reverse in an attempt to back away from the building, and the vehicle accelerated again, travling in reverse across a busy road (thankfully no cars were coming) and struck a house with the rear of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #741678, filed 2001-02“Vehicle pulled into parking lot at vet clinic and due to a mechanical malfuction , accelered and struck vet building. Put vehichle in reverse in an attempt to back away from the building, and the vehicle accelerated again, travling in reverse across a busy road (thankfully no cars were coming) and struck a house with the rear of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #740340, filed 2001-02“Gas pedal sticks at various speeds.at approximately 29,000 miles the gas pedal would stick when moving from a stopped position and when removing your foot from the gas pedal to slow down, when you press down to reaccelerate the gas pedal would stick. The vehicle was returned to capitol Chevrolet on november 18,1999 with 29,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #736135, filed 2000-11“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 2000-07Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 14% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
| 1998 | 18 | 7% |
| 1997 | 30 | 8% |
| 1996 | 7 | 3% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
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 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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