Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH towards an intersection the vehicle was impacted by another vehicle and then crashed to a light post. The airbags did not deploy and the driver seat belt did not restrain the contact who impacted the steering wheel. The air bags and seat belts warning lights did not illuminated prior the impact. The police department reported the accident and the fire department evacuated the contact to the nearest hospital. A child riding on the passenger side was restrained by the seat belt and suffered no injuries, however the first impact occurred on the passenger side. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer. The inoperable vehicle was towed to the owner residence.
1998 Chevrolet Astro seat belts problems
12 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front: anchorage3
- Front3
- Rear/other2
- Front: retractor2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet Astro seat belts problems in other years
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss 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.
- Risk
- This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new alarm module. Owner notification began june 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.
Recall number 01V123000 · Recall details
What 1998 Chevrolet Astro owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Front end collision hit center on air bag sensor, no deployment. Seat belts did not restrain myself or passenger. Damage to front frame section had to replace. Total repair bill over $6000.00 dollars. I had hit the steering wheel causing brain injury, soft tissue damage, lt wrist, left side of body brusing ? On damage to my liver & gaull bladder. Still under invesgation had to have surgery. My son had knee brusing from hitting full force into lower part of dash. Taken to hospital via ambo unconsious for 5 hours not remembering the accident. Just 10 months out of brain surgery just got released to drive now I have a onset of siezures that were controled by meds. Because of my restaint system I am not allowed to drive again. If it had worked I do not think I would of been hurt so bad.
I own a 1998 astro van. I was involved in a head on collision . My air bags did not deploy, nor did my seat belts restrain me from hitting the steering wheel. My son was not restrained either. We both had injuries. Estimate cost of repairs 7-8,000.00 worth the damage. There is severe frame damage that requires a sub frame to be replaced. I need to know if this is a ongoing problem with front end collisons that the air bags do not deploy, or does the seat belt not restrain you?
Drivers rear seatbelt retractor spring blew off of the belt. Also, without prior warning, rear spring leaf was defective.
The two rear lap belts malfunctioned, and are too loose. They wont tighten the css. Dealer will replace the rear lap belts. Also problems with the gas pedal. Please provide further information.
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 sustained some injuries & needed stitches at emergency room. Everyone suffered some whiplash.
Seatbelt on the bench seats is hanging loose, so that it swings back and forth. Dealer doesn't know why it does that.
Seat belt guide on the right window out of order. Yh
Seat belt get caught in the arm rest. Nlm
Rear safety belt hangs.
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Astro seat belts
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Astro have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Chevrolet Astro, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Astro seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Astro seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V123000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Astro have the most seat belts problems?
The Chevrolet Astro model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1995 (16 complaints), 1997 (15 complaints) and 1993 (14 complaints).
Other 1998 Chevrolet Astro problems
Visibility 46Brakes 38Engine 28Fuel system 28Transmission 26Electrical 25Suspension 21Acceleration 18Steering 15Tires 12Airbags 10Body 8Locks 5Seats 2Lights 1
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