Print this page

CarComplaints.com Notes: The Chevy Astro is mechanically identical to the GMC Safari.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

1998 Chevrolet Astro Van steering problems

steering problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1998 Chevrolet Astro Van:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

1998 Chevrolet Astro Van Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 201999

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While backing out of a parking space, the steering belt tensioner fell off, causing loss of steering control.

- Rockwood, NY, USA

problem #1

Oct 241997

Astro Van 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at approx 25 mph, making a sharp turn, lost complete steering and brakeing and all power assist. Had to downshift in order to gain control of vehicle. Dealer replaced power steering pump. Brakes work off pump. Dealer cannot find problem. This defect can result in an accident.

- Florence, MA, USA

Not what you are looking for?