1998 Chevrolet Astro steering problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1998 Chevrolet Astro — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While braking at low speed the abs would cause extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak front wheel speed sensor replaced. Left front window hangs when going up. Window tracke lubed. Pads and rotors replaced. Rer brake adjusted. Brake pedal kicked up…”
filed Feb 7, 2005
“Request another vehicle (van/suv) and reimbursement for rental cars due to their defective vehicle. *ph the same day the consumer purchased the vehicle he drove two blocks and the van stopped, the engine light had illuminated. The consumer walked back to car lot and the was told everything was fine…”
filed Jun 16, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Astro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Astro | 6 | 10% |
| 2002 Astro | 7 | 10% |
| 2001 Astro | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 Astro | 14 | 8% |
| 1999 Astro | 15 | 11% |
| 1997 Astro | 40 | 11% |
| 1996 Astro | 16 | 6% |
| 1995 Astro | 26 | 6% |
| 1994 Astro | 13 | 4% |
| 1993 Astro | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 Astro | 12 | 9% |
| 1991 Astro | 5 | 5% |
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.