1998 Chevrolet Astro electrical system problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Chevrolet Astro — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“High stopped working on the fan, then the fan speeds knob didn't work at all, that was replaced, but the wiring must have gotten hot at one time because the wire connection was dark, a couple months later, the only fan direction that is working is defrost”
filed May 12, 2004
“While driving at 50 mph vehicle accelerated up to 3200 rpms. Vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, and technician determined computer needed to be replaced. *ak the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. *jb”
filed Mar 3, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIT3665M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 19, 2023This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Astro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Astro | 10 | 16% |
| 2002 Astro | 13 | 19% |
| 2001 Astro | 7 | 8% |
| 2000 Astro | 23 | 13% |
| 1999 Astro | 19 | 14% |
| 1997 Astro | 28 | 8% |
| 1996 Astro | 13 | 5% |
| 1995 Astro | 24 | 5% |
| 1994 Astro | 13 | 4% |
| 1993 Astro | 11 | 8% |
| 1992 Astro | 15 | 11% |
| 1991 Astro | 8 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.