1998 Chevrolet Astro steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 16 complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Astro, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 5% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
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. *slc
Request another vehicle (van/suv) and reimbursement for rental cars due to their defective vehicle. 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 that the mechanic had checked over everything completely and to just fill the vehicle up with gas.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Astro
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 51 complaints
- Brakes 44 complaints
- Fuel system 29 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Transmission 20 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints