1998 Chevrolet VAN: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
120,250 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 9 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 22.2% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 11.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 |
| Equipment:Other:Labels | 1 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines And Fittings | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 |
| Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly | 1 |
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Equipment:Electrical: 1; Equipment:Other:Labels: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines And Fittings: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 1; Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2001: 3; 2003: 3; 2005: 1; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10006178 · 2003-02-12 (February 12, 2003)
THE THREADED SCREW FROM THE JACK SNAPPED, WHICH CAUSED THE VAN TO FALL TO THE GROUND. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 49,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006178 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017070 · 2003-05-05 (May 5, 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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017070 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10022294 · 2003-06-04 (June 4, 2003)
TIRE JACK FAILURE. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE FLAT TIRE WHEN THE JACK FAILED. REFER TO: 10006178 *SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10022294 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10125230 · 2005-06-14 (June 14, 2005)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 191,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10125230 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10222699 · 2008-03-30 (March 30, 2008)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10222699 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 733488 · 2000-10-05 (October 5, 2000)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 733488 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 744470 · 2001-04-24 (April 24, 2001)
SECOND REAR TIRE TO HAVE TREAD SEPARATIO, -REPLACED ALL TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VN11BIA237 TIRESIZE: LT24575R16)
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 744470 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 752981 · 2001-10-06 (October 6, 2001)
A REPETITION OF THIS ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED ON 9/24/01, AS DEALER COULD NOT CORRECT FAULT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 752981 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.