Chevrolet Van 1998

Model Van made in 1998 by Chevrolet got 18 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding power train and seat belts. The car has 4 modeles with engines 4.3 and 5.0.

Model 1998

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
4.3 6Automatic 4 gearsRWDRegular2 - Category 2 Truck
4.3 6Automatic 4 gearsRWDRegular1 - Category 1 Truck
4.3 6Automatic 4 gearsRWDRegular3 - Category 3 Truck
4.3 6Automatic 4 gearsRWDRegularP - Passenger Car
5.0 8Automatic 4 gearsRWDRegular1 - Category 1 Truck
5.0 8Automatic 4 gearsRWDRegular3 - Category 3 Truck
5.0 8Automatic 4 gearsRWDRegular2 - Category 2 Truck
5.7, (350 V8) 8Automatic 4 gearsRWDRegular1 - Category 1 Truck
5.7, (350 V8) 8Automatic 4 gearsRWDRegular2 - Category 2 Truck
5.7, (350 V8) 8Automatic 4 gearsRWDRegular3 - Category 3 Truck
5.7 8Automatic 4 gearsRWDRegular2 - Category 2 Truck

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
9900706/01/1999607321Subject regarding incorrect vehicle speed sensor calibration. *tt09/20/1999
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
9803007/01/1998602342Special policy for safety belt guide cover. *yc10/26/1998
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
9910704/30/1999605953Certain u-vans may exhibit the power sliding door not operating in power mode and / or almost fully closing then consistently reverses to the full open position. *tt08/02/1999
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
9901604/28/1999606541Customer satisifcation campaign regarding power sliding door operation. *tt08/26/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
 Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which the driver's / passenger's air bags did not deploy. please give any further details. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
07/15/199805/14/1998
 The conversion vehicle has problems with the electrical system which causes the front power seat and door lock to be inoperable. also, the rear power seat started smoking which almost caused a fire. been to dealer 5 times. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak *ml
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
09/06/2000307/01/1999
 I bought a 1998 chevrolet astro van from mark christopher chevrolet on 07/08/99, and the battery leaked out spilling acid on the left apron, the dealer said they would try and nuetralize the acid and spray undercoat on the affected areas. this is not how the vehicle is. the left apron is painted the same color as the van and i refused to let them spray black undercoating on the damaged part. im a collision repair specialist and this is not how to repair a battery acid spill. the affected area is now eating away the welds and the sheet metal. gm said they will no longer take care of the problem and that hidding it with under coating is good enough. this vehicle should be nutralized,stripped, etch primed, sealed, then refinish in all affected areas. this van is already corroding away. i just dont feel safe letting my wife (pregnant of 7 mths.) and 16 mth old child ridding in this vehicle. vehicle is still under warranty. please help . *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
09/23/2001205/01/1999
 A repetition of this engine failure occurred on 9/24/01, as dealer could not correct fault. *ak
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
05/05/2003
 1997 chevrolet sw this is actually a conversion van not a station wagon. the conversion package has been plagued with electrical problems which could result in personal or property damage. the conversion package came with a bright orange consumer alert sticker. it advised consumers to consult dealership for details. *jb
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS
102/20/1999
 Tire jack failure. *mr the consumer had attempted to change the flat tire when the jack failed. refer to: 10006178 *scc
490002
 The threaded screw from the jack snapped, which caused the van to fall to the ground. *scc *jb
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
05/05/2003
 1997 chevrolet sw this is actually a conversion van not a station wagon. the conversion package has been plagued with electrical problems which could result in personal or property damage. the conversion package came with a bright orange consumer alert sticker. it advised consumers to consult dealership for details. *jb
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
612/01/1997
 Motor on remote slider door--opens on its own.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
 Transmissin failed. yh
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
10/01/2001206/01/1998
 This vehicle was bought new from trabucco chevrolet. this is the second time, that the left rear axle came off the truck. the first time this happened i contacted trabucco. they stated too many miles were on the truck, and they couldn't do anything for me because the vehicle was being used as commercial delivery van. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
01/01/1998
 The lap and shoulder belts on the second bench seat on the passenger' side belt do not work properly when securing a child restraint, the seat belt was replaced once by the dealer on march 16, 1998 and is still not working properly. there is too much slack in the belt to secure the car seat. *ak
SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
05/03/2005191500109/01/1998
 Dt: on the passenger's seat next to the sliding power door two pins that go in the front and they in the back in the floor have a strap to remove seats, and put the seat back in, but the rear latches aren't holding the seat . *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
11/16/1998504/01/1998
 This was the fifth replacement of abs brakes in 6 months. the first occured on 6/3/98 @ 6013 miles, second was 8/3/98 @ 11,000 miles, third was 9/14/98 @ 17,189 miles, fourth was on 11/16/98 @ 23,399 miles, and the last one 12/28/98 @ 26,000. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
11/15/20071
 I have a recall about brake line hose ,but last november my brake line hose was cut with the wheel i call gm motor about this problem. if can get refund or change wheel size i try to replace wheels to expense i think gm need to replace for free to next size due to close to the wheel. *tr
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
04/01/2001212/01/1999
 Second rear tire to have tread separatio, -replaced all tires with another brand. *ak (dot number: vn11bia237 tiresize: lt24575r16)
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
06/30/19981
 Wheel lugs/bolts broke off causing wheel to fall off.

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