1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and electrical system (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 90,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes3 30%
- Air bags1 10%
- Electrical system1 10%
- Engine cooling1 10%
- Exterior lighting1 10%
- Seat belts1 10%
- Body and structure1 10%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Dt: 1998 Chevrolet silverado. Faulty ABS system. When driving the speed dropped to 10 MPH and the brakes stopped working. Currently, there is a recall on GM Chevrolet for year 1999 to 2003. The contact's car is a 1998 and is experiencing the same symptoms as listed in recall. The first time it happened the contact bumped into the car in front.”
NHTSA complaint #10135942, filed 2005-09, 90,000 milesElectrical system: “Bought 1998 chevy astro van on march 8, 2007. We took a family vacation to iowa october 1-5, 2007. On the way back to tennessee, on I-64, located near nashville, illinois, the van began to smoke under the hood. Thinking it was just overheating, we pulled over and shut the engine off. Smoke began to come through the air vents. As we were exiting, we noticed flames coming from under the hood, and we ran. A large gush of wind caused the entire van to be engulfed in flames. We lost all our belongings as well as the vehicle itself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10206921, filed 2007-10, 98,000 milesEngine cooling: “I have chevy venture, now started knocking engine when is cold, this one of symptoms of cooling leaking to engine, the dexcool cooling is eating intake manifold gasket. Gm should by the repair and recall. I am still not has total engine failure but it may happen soon or later, I which never happen. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10129351, filed 2005-07, 102,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 76,800 and 98,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10248444Jun 30, 2014Equipment. Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet Chevy Van
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 81,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 13 | 58,661 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 7 | 95,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 12 | 95,349 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 10 | 90,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 12 | 89,888 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 5 | 20,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Chevy Van model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 90,000 miles and the middle half falls between 76,800 and 98,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.