1988 Chevrolet Astro engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1988 Chevrolet Astro — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at 35mph on flat surface and with no warning vehicle will shut off, but will be easy to start it back up. Dealer notified. *ak”
filed Aug 21, 2002
“Overheating of dome/instrument light dimmer switch and plug in front of it caught fire. Burned parts replaced. Happened twice more (without fire). Overheating in this area persists when headlights are on. One headlight gets extremely hot. Burned out front fan motor and a month later fuel pump…”
filed Jun 11, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Astro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Astro | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 Astro | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 Astro | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 Astro | 16 | 9% |
| 1999 Astro | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 Astro | 27 | 11% |
| 1997 Astro | 37 | 10% |
| 1996 Astro | 18 | 7% |
| 1995 Astro | 28 | 6% |
| 1994 Astro | 16 | 5% |
| 1993 Astro | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 Astro | 6 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Chevrolet Astro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.