Slid out in snow lost power steering and power brakes. Almost hit large tree after failure. Mechanic sait ps hydroboost pump broke internailly.
1998 Chevrolet Astro: sudden loss of power
5 of the 240 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Astro describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
While driving the vehicle suddenly lost power due to a faulty fuel pump. *nlm the consumer provided the repair invoice. Updated 09/05/07
Power loss-due to harness connector at top of the tank,were it connects to the module, was burned and along with the module wiring inside fuel tank. Cause vehicle to stop operating.
While driving at high speeds between 40-70 MPH vehicle will suddenly lose all power and shut down without warning. Dealer has been contacted.
Spring loaded belt tensioner fell off of vehicle causing loss of power. Mjs
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Engine and engine cooling
- Service engine soon light and P0300 when towing, cruising uphill or on hard acceleration
- Boom type noise during engine warm up
- Rattle noise in engine
- Engine coolant leak at intake gasket
- Concerns with boom type noise during engine warm-up heard in the vehicle passenger compartment
- Some vehicles may exhibit an exhaust noise, rattle noise at 550 RPM
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Astro loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet Astro?
5 of 240 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Astro (2%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chevrolet Astro?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Chevrolet Astro
Wipers 39ABS 7No deployment 7Stalling 7Brake failure 6Fire or smoke 6Power steering loss 6Pulling 6
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