1998 Chevrolet Astro engine and engine cooling problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Chevrolet Astro — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Diagnostic system was defective and didn't provide warning that the engine was overheating. The book states the service engine soon light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This…”
filed Mar 20, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet astro van. The contact was driving 40 mph when heat emitted inside the vehicle without warning. The contact stated that during the failure, there were no visible flames or smoke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the engine was…”
filed Mar 19, 2012
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% |
| 1997 Astro | 37 | 10% |
| 1996 Astro | 18 | 7% |
| 1995 Astro | 28 | 6% |
| 1994 Astro | 16 | 5% |
| 1993 Astro | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 Astro | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 Astro | 2 | 2% |
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.