1998 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN
The 1998 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (2 complaints), Air Bags (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsrearother | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PASSENGER AIR BAG EXPLODED AS I PUT MY TRUCK IN REVERSE , SITTING STILL
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US SLAMMED ON HIS BRAKES I APPLIED MINE BUT I HAD NO BRAKES. THEY HAD ROTTED OUT. *TR
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. WE ARE NOT EXACTLY HIGH ON THE FINANCIAL END AND WOULD APPRECIATE ANY AND ALL HELP YOU CAN GIVE US. *TR
I HAVE A 1998 CHEVY ASTRO VAN THAT HAS HAD THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT RANDOMLY. I ALSO KNOW OF SEVERAL PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER MODEL CHEVY/GMC TRUCKS, VANS, AND CARS. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS APPARENTLY A DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT BOARD IN THE WIPER MOTOR ITSELF. *JB
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. *AK
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Safety Rating for the 1998 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN
- 1993 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN — 9 complaints
- 1994 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN — 5 complaints
- 1995 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN — 7 complaints
- 1996 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN — 2 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN — 15 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN (current)
- 1999 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN — 22 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN — 10 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN — 16 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET CHEVY VAN — 10 complaints
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