Model year record

1998 Chevrolet Astro

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 336 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V093000

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

Component
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
507,171
Reported to NHTSA
2003-03-07
Owners notified
2003-04-24

Defect description

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

Safety 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 SUBSEQUENT VEHICLE FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer 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 THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V123000

Seat belts: front: warning light/devices

Component
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
461,851
Reported to NHTSA
2001-04-10
Owners notified
2001-06-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer 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 CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V009000

Child seat

Component
Child seat
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
2,090
Reported to NHTSA
1999-01-20
Owners notified
1999-01-21

Defect description

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 WOULD CONTINUALLY PLAY OUT AND WOULD NOT LOCK.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2185,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2185,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission14
Suspension: front13
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1275,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1184,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9
Tires9
Air bags: frontal855,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system884,197 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors893,373 mi
Unknown or other8150,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls886,500 mi
Electrical system693,373 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash684,197 mi
Engine and engine cooling692,000 mi
Structure: body: door6
Vehicle speed control6
Engine and engine cooling: engine5
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.5
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages5114,000 mi
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment570,365 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor5116,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump461,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys3
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3115,000 mi
Power train389,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission3
Seat belts: front355,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Seats3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3
Suspension387,000 mi
Child seat2
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Fuel system, gasoline2134,653 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Power train: driveline: differential unit2
Seat belts2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Seat belts: rear/other2
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor250,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Suspension: rear2
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire2
Tires: tread/belt2
Air bags1126,000 mi
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine1245,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control151,891 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe170,365 mi
Equipment: electrical1
Exterior lighting1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings150,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1245,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Service brakes1150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist170,000 mi
Steering1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure1
Structure: body1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: shock absorber170,365 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar196,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf1
Tires: bead135,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element199,950 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1117,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1130,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1

The 1997 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1999 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.