no report yet
Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN AN INOPERATIVE SWITCH, HEAT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR, AND/OR IGNITION OF COMPONENTS IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND A…
1998 Chevrolet AstroProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 241 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Astro, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Chevrolet Astro has problems
241 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
46Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
35Service brakes, hydraulic4 crash/fire/injury
27Engine and engine cooling
26Power train
26Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
25Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
21Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
18Vehicle speed control
15Steering
6715 other systems19 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 46 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 35 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 27 | 0 |
| Power train | 26 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 26 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 25 | 5 |
| Suspension | 21 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 5 |
| Steering | 15 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 67 | 19 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1998 Chevrolet Astro recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Front: warning light/devices
Risk. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
no report yet
Child seat
Risk. THESE CONDITIONS COULD INCREASE THE OCCUPANT'S RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do visibility problems start?
87kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 24 visibility complaints. 75% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 23% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
2under 30k miles18under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years
1998 vs. every other Astro year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Astro median. How we score
'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1998 Chevrolet Astro safety ratings
1998 Chevrolet Astro 4x2 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Astro owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE DRIVER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CIRCUIT BOARD CAUSES THE WIPERS NOT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. IF VISIBILITY IS REDUCED WHILE DRIVING THE RISK FOR VEHICLE CRASH AND SERIOUS INJURY ARE INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC SWITCH FOR THE OUTSIDE SIDE VIEW MIRROR. THE FAILURE CAUSED HEAT DAMAGE THAT IGNITED A FIRE IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE ENTIRE VAN WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE OCCURRED IN THE DRIVEWAY…
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