1998 Chevrolet Astro Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1998 Chevrolet Astro is built on a single powertrain and four bodies: the 4.3-liter overhead-valve V6 of 262 cubic inches, naturally aspirated and gasoline, installed in standard or extended three-door cargo and passenger vans sold as Base, LS or LT. Because every van in the range shares that engine, the fuel, ignition, cooling and emissions chapters are written once and hold throughout, while the body, glass and electrical sections vary with length and with passenger or cargo fitment.
Engines covered
- 4.3L V6 (262 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 3-door extended cargo van
- 3-door standard cargo van
- 3-door extended passenger van
- 3-door standard passenger van
Trims covered
- Base
- LS
- LT
Known issues on the 1998 Astro. Six recalls appear federally for this year. The most serious mechanism is electrical: a short circuit can develop in the outside mirror switch, heating the driver's door and, in the worst case, igniting components inside it. Integrated child seats can lack a retractor spring, so the belt locks or fails to restrain. A belt reminder that may not sound, a replacement fuel filter that can leak at its connection and two sets of lamps without amber reflectors complete it. Of 293 complaints, visibility leads at 45 and service brakes follow at 38.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, MINI VANS, AND PICKUP TRUCKS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH.
IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, IT COULD RESULT IN AN INOPERATIVE SWITCH, HEAT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS TO THE ELECTRIC OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
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 starting/charging tester and
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
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 starting/charging tester and
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLE THAT AFTER A TRANSMISSION OR TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE
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
Showing the 8 most recent of 41 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
I OWN A 1990 CHEVROLET ASTRO (VAN) AND A 1998 ASTRO. THE 1998 VAN IS 18 INCHES LONGER THEN THE 1990 . THE EXTRA 18 INCHES WERE ADDED TO THE SAME SUSPENSION AS THE 1990 ASTRO.
WHILE GOING 35-45MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT DRIVER ON FRONT SIDE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WEBBING BECAME UNDONE. REAR PASSENGER SUST
WHILE GOING 35-45MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT DRIVER ON FRONT SIDE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WEBBING BECAME UNDONE. REAR PASSENGER SUST
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO NOT STOP, WHICH RESULTED IN OWNER HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK
Showing the 4 most serious of 336 complaints filed with NHTSA.
