Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Astro

Two problems related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Astro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2002

While vehicle was in park, child was able to move lever shifter and change gear from park to drive. *akwhenever the vehicle ignition is between the lock and off position the shift lever can be moved with out appying the brake pedal.

2 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2000

While engine is off transmission gear will jump from park to drive. Parking brake was applied prior to parking vehicle.


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