1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

336

Owner Complaints

25 Crashes 7 Fires

6

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO

The 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO has received a total of 336 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (21 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (21 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (14 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO

NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO, potentially affecting up to 1,148,535 vehicles.

Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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Recall 06E049000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 27,176 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

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Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

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Recall 03V093000 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

| 507,171 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.

Consequence: 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 SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS TO THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE...

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Recall 01V123000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

| 461,851 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE "FASTEN SAFETY-BELT" AUDIBLE WARNING OCCASIONALLY MAY NOT COME ON OR MAY TERMINATE IN LESS THAN FOUR SECONDS AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ALARM MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD...

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Recall 99V009000 — CHILD SEAT

| 2,090 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED DUAL CHILD SEATS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY BE MISSING A SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CLUTCH SPRING AND/OR PAWL SPRING IN THE CHILD SEAT. IF THE CLUTCH SPRING WAS MISSING, THE SEAT BELT WOULD LOCK IN THE RETRACTED POSITION AND COULD NOT BE USED. IF THE PAWL SPRING WAS MISSING, THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT...

Consequence: THESE CONDITIONS COULD INCREASE THE OCCUPANT'S RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELTS ON THE CHILD SEATS, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CHILD SEAT.

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Owner Complaints for the 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO

336 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 21 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 21
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 14
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 13
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 12
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 11 2 Crashes
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 9
Tires
Complaints: 9 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 8 8 Crashes 11 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 8
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 8
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 8
Electrical System
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 6 4 Fires
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 6
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 6 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 5
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 4
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 4
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 4
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 3
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Power Train
Complaints: 3
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 3 3 Crashes 5 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 3
Seats
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 3
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Child Seat
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 7 Injuries
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf
Complaints: 1
Tiresbead
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11039948 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
WHAT IS THE REAL IS HARD TO TURN IN MY ALTERNATOR WENT OUT
#11039948 | STEERING | | N/A miles
WHAT IS THE REAL IS HARD TO TURN IN MY ALTERNATOR WENT OUT
#10561879 | ENGINE | | 245,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BEGAN TO DRIVE IN REVERSE AND THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHERE THEY STATED THAT FUEL LEAKED FROM THE WIRING HARNESS AND INTO THE ENGINE COMPUTER. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE COMPUTER AND THE FUEL INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 245,000.
#10561879 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 245,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BEGAN TO DRIVE IN REVERSE AND THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHERE THEY STATED THAT FUEL LEAKED FROM THE WIRING HARNESS AND INTO THE ENGINE COMPUTER. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE COMPUTER AND THE FUEL INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 245,000.
#10521373 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 150,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE BRAKE LINE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO

General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

070232001 — STEERING

REDUCED STEERING EFFORT (DIAGNOSE/REPLACE STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR). *KB

NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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