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1998 Chevrolet Astro

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

15L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,650

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2003062 · manufacturer campaign 03006

10 March 2003

Transport Canada lists: Astro 1998 · Blazer 1997 · C 1998 · K 1998 · and 6 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a short in the electric outside rearview mirror switch could develop. If this were to occur, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch.

40,759 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2001097 · manufacturer campaign 01036

17 April 2001

Transport Canada lists: Astro 1996–1999 · Safari 1996–1999

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to comply with requirements of CMVSS No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a new alarm module.

73,459 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Emissions

Transport Canada recall 1998040 · manufacturer campaign 98007

18 March 1998

Transport Canada lists: Astro 1996–1998 · C 1996–1998 · K 1996–1998 · C 1996–1998 · and 2 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1103 - Exhaust Emissions. Vehicles may been built with the ignition coil wire too close to metal brackets or the transmission fluid fill tube (M/L van only). If the coil wire is too close to these metal objects, arcing may occur and cause failure of the wires which can in turn lead to a stalling/no start condition and/or catalytic converter failures.

What the dealer will do

coil wire will be repositioned to assure adequate clearance from metal brackets and/or transmission fluid fill tubes.

89,752 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Van: Passenger
In its class
More efficient than 88% of 16 1998 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
345 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 1998 Chevrolet Astro have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 1998 Chevrolet Astro. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 1998 Chevrolet Astro get?
NRCan rates the 1998 Chevrolet Astro at 15 L/100 km combined, emitting 345 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 1998 Chevrolet Astro for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,650 in fuel, producing roughly 6,930 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.