1998 Chevrolet Van Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Chevrolet Van, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“I bought a 1998 Chevrolet astro VAN from mark christopher Chevrolet on 07/08/99, and the battery leaked out spilling acid on the left apron, the dealer said they would try and nuetralize the acid and spray undercoat on the affected areas. This is not how the vehicle is. The left apron is painted the same color as the VAN and I refused to let them spray black undercoating on the damaged part. Im a collision repair specialist and this is not how to repair a battery acid spill. The affected area is now eating away the welds and the sheet metal. …”
NHTSA complaint #733488, filed 2000-10“The conversion vehicle has problems with the electrical system which causes the front power seat and door lock to be inoperable. Also, the rear power seat started smoking which almost caused a fire. Been to dealer 5 times. Dealer cannot determine problem.”
NHTSA complaint #828895, filed 1998-10Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Van
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Van
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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