1998 Chevrolet Astro fuel system, gasoline problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1998 Chevrolet Astro — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 1998 chevy astro van that qualifies for a expired warranty for gm that is related to a defect in their fuel injection system that causes them to stick open or closed. I was never notified by chevy about this problem and was not properly diagnosed by a mechanic until this year. The…”
filed May 15, 2011
“Dt*: the contact stated the service engine soon light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. The repair shop determined the fuel filter was leaking fuel. The fuel filter and tank assembly was replaced.”
filed May 10, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Astro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Astro | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 Astro | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 Astro | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 Astro | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 Astro | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 Astro | 31 | 9% |
| 1996 Astro | 18 | 7% |
| 1995 Astro | 28 | 6% |
| 1994 Astro | 9 | 3% |
| 1993 Astro | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 Astro | 5 | 4% |
| 1989 Astro | 3 | 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.