1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO Structurebodydoor Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebodydoor Issues in the 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO

6 structurebodydoor complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Structurebodydoor Complaints

#564840 | July 31, 2002

CONSUMER STATES HAVING STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS WITH REAR-DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING, LEAKS AND PARTS THAT BREAK OR FALL OFF. *TT

#883134 | March 15, 2001

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED ,AND WOULD NOT ALLOW CONSUMER OUT OF VEHICLE UNTIL SOMEONE ARRIVED WITH A REMOTE UNLOCKING DEVICE. *AK DOOR LOCKS FAILURE WAS DUE TO A BLOWN UP FUSE. *YH

#740109 | February 2, 2001

SIDE SLIDING DOOR MECHANISM CAN NOT SUPPORT WEIGHT OF DOOR , RESULTING IN AN UNEXPECTED RELEASE OF SLIDING DOOR WHEN IN THE OPEN POSITION AND PARKED FACING DOWN HILL THE DOOR HAS UNEXPECTEDLY SLAM SHUT , SEVERAL TIMES AND ON TWO OCCASIONS CAUSING MINOR BRUISES PLUS SWOLLEN FINGERS

#847444 | September 10, 1999 Fire

VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. MECHANIC LEFT VEHICLE RUNNING & SHUT DOORS. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN DOOR AREA & LOCKED IT. BROKE WINDOW TO ENTER & PUT FLAMES OUT. NO WORK BEING DONE ON DOOR AT TIME OF FLAMES. MECHANIC WILL CHECK FOR CAUSE OF FIRE. *AK

#606292 | July 30, 1999

SLIDING DOOR FAILED. NLM

#700200 | October 29, 1998

SLIDING DOOR ON SIDE OF VEHICLE IN 1997 AND 1998 MODELS DOES NOT HAVE A MECHANISM TO ENSURE THE DOOR STAYS OPEN UNTIL NEEDED TO BE SHUT. IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A SLOPE OR IF SOMEONE USES THE DOOR AS LEVERAGE TO CLIMB INTO THE VEHICLE, THE DOOR SHUTS ON THEM, CAUSING LOSS OF BALANCE AND/OR BEING CRUSHED BY THE DOOR. THE 1996 MODEL HAD A LATCH THAT ENGAGED WHEN THE DOOR WAS FULLY OPENED, AND WAS DISENGAGED BY THE DOOR HANDLE. DEALER STATED THE 1997 AND 1998 WERE DESIGNED WITHOUT THE LATCH. I HAD A 1996 WHICH I TRADED IN BECAUSE OF NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. I TRANSPORT 4 AND 6 YEAR OLD CHILDREN IN THE VAN DAILY. WHEN THEY ARE BOARDING, I AM AT THE SIDE DOOR TO ENSURE IT DOES NOT SLAM ON THEM. WHEN I TOOK POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER, THE SERVICE PERSON...

Other 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO Problem Areas

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

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