1998 CHEVROLET VAN
0 recalls, 18 complaints - 8 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Mar 30, 2008
Incident date: Nov 15, 2007
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Mar 30, 2008
Incident date: Nov 15, 2007
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
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Jun 14, 2005
Incident date: May 3, 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
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Jun 13, 2003
TIRE JACK FAILURE. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE FLAT TIRE WHEN THE JACK FAILED. REFER TO: 10006178 *SCC
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
May 5, 2003
Incident date: 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 DEA... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
May 5, 2003
Incident date: 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 DEA... Read more
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Feb 12, 2003
THE THREADED SCREW FROM THE JACK SNAPPED, WHICH CAUSED THE VAN TO FALL TO THE GROUND. *SCC *JB
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 20, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
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 COM... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 12, 2001
Incident date: Sep 23, 2001
A REPETITION OF THIS ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED ON 9/24/01, AS DEALER COULD NOT CORRECT FAULT. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Apr 27, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
SECOND REAR TIRE TO HAVE TREAD SEPARATIO, -REPLACED ALL TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VN11BIA237 TIRESIZE: LT24575R16)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Oct 18, 2000
Incident date: Sep 6, 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... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Sep 8, 1999
MOTOR ON REMOTE SLIDER DOOR--OPENS ON ITS OWN.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 30, 1999
TRANSMISSIN FAILED. YH
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 10, 1999
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
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 8, 1999
Incident date: Nov 16, 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
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Jun 30, 1998
WHEEL LUGS/BOLTS BROKE OFF CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Jul 15, 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
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
May 21, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 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
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 CHEVROLET VAN
8 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
99007
Jun 1, 1999
100000 POWER TRAIN
SUBJECT REGARDING INCORRECT VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR CALIBRATION. *TT
99107
Apr 30, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CERTAIN 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. *TT
99016
Apr 28, 1999
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
CUSTOMER SATISIFCATION CAMPAIGN REGARDING POWER SLIDING DOOR OPERATION. *TT
98030
Jul 1, 1998
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SPECIAL POLICY FOR SAFETY BELT GUIDE COVER. *YC
CHEVROLET VAN - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET VAN across all model years (1973, 1979).
7
Total Recalls
276
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
24
Reported Crashes
14
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET VAN - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 22 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 36 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 19 | View |
| 1998 (current) | 0 | 18 | |
| 1997 | 0 | 41 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 46 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 31 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 19 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |