1985 CHEVROLET ASTRO
6 recalls, 6 complaints - 1 TSBs
06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. ... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
93V187000 Nov 16, 1993
SEATS
Defect Description
THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME MAY HAVE FOAM AND/OR VINYL BETWEEN THEM, CREATING A "SOFT" JOINT. THIS "SOFT" JOINT RESULTS IN LOWER THAN SPECIFIED BOLT TORQUE WHICH LEADS TO JOINT LOOSENESS, CAUSING BOLT FATIGUE AND EVENTUAL BOLT FAILURE.
Consequence
IF BOLT FAILURE OCCURS TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, IT WOULDALLOW THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE, AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FOAM AND/OR VINYL FROM BETWEEN THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME "SOFT" JOINT AND REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS.
85V160000 Dec 3, 1985
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
A PART OF THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING WHICH ATTACHES TO THE FRAME MAY BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STEERING DIFFICULTIES WILL OCCUR AND THE STEERING GEAR ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE BROKEN OR CRACKED STEERING GEAR OR INSTALL A BRACE IF STEERING GEAR IS NOT BROKEN OR CRACKED.
85V124000 Oct 7, 1985
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR:CHAMBER
Defect Description
THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME MAY BE GREATER THAN THE TIME SPECIFIED IN FMVSS 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEM". IN ADDITION, SOME TRACTORS MAY HAVE WARPED PARKING BRAKE APPLY SPRINGS WHICH ALSO EFFECT THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME. ... Read more
Remedy
INSTALL A QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN THE TRAILER SERVICE AIR LINE AND INCREASE THE DIAMETER OF THE REAR SERVICE BRAKE LINE. ALSO INSPECT REAR SPRING BRAKE CHAMBER AND RELEASE IF NECESSARY.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Aug 30, 2002
Incident date: Apr 1, 1995
I HAD A RECALL DONE ON THIS AT THAT TIME THE DEALER JUST RELPLACED THE BUCKLE BUTTONS AND PUT SOME SPRING CLIP ON THE RETRACTOR, THE SPRING DID NOT HOLD AND THE RETRACTOR TOTALLY GAVE UP WORKING I HEARD IT SPRING ALL OVER IN THE PILLAR AND THE BUCKLE HAS TOTALLY DETRIORATED FROM THE UV LIGHT IF THE ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 30, 2002
Incident date: Apr 1, 1995
I HAD A RECALL DONE ON THIS AT THAT TIME THE DEALER JUST RELPLACED THE BUCKLE BUTTONS AND PUT SOME SPRING CLIP ON THE RETRACTOR, THE SPRING DID NOT HOLD AND THE RETRACTOR TOTALLY GAVE UP WORKING I HEARD IT SPRING ALL OVER IN THE PILLAR AND THE BUCKLE HAS TOTALLY DETRIORATED FROM THE UV LIGHT IF THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 31, 1997
TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR WHILE SITTING/RUNNING OR OFF. BUT TRANSMISSION STILL PULLS VAN REVERSE OR FORWARD. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Apr 6, 1995
CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEMS.
STEERING:COLUMN
Mar 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 25, 1995
TILT STEERING COLUMN UNLATCHES AND BEGINS TO SWING WHILE DRIVING. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jun 2, 1995
Incident date: May 1, 1995
THE BOLT INSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN COME LOOSE. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 CHEVROLET ASTRO
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 1 |
01667
Jan 1, 2004
130000 VISIBILITY
WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR DOES NOT FIT. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET ASTRO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE04072
Opened: Oct 19, 2004 , Closed: Mar 21, 2005
LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION
IN ITS LETTER DATED MARCH 9, 2005, GM STATED THAT IT WOULD CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL TO REMEDY A FAULTY MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001 AND 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI VEHICLES; SPECIFICALLY, ALL MY 2001 VEHICLES AND EARLY MY 2002 VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN MARCH AND AUGUST 20... Read more
EA02006
Opened: May 31, 2002 , Closed: Jul 23, 2003
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
AS A RESULT OF THIS, AND THE PRECEDINGINVESTIGATION, RQ99-003, GM HAS EXPANDED THE POPULATION OF SAFETY RECALL 98V-150 (REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE) TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1.77 MILLION VEHICLES.INCLUDED ARE VARIOUS 1994-1997 MY M/L VANS, S/T TRUCKS AND SUVS, & C/K TRUCKS AND... Read more
EA00008
Opened: Mar 16, 2000 , Closed: Aug 31, 2001
LOSS OF POWER ASSIST
There is no summary currently available
RQ99003
Opened: Mar 8, 1999 , Closed: May 31, 2002
WINDSHIELD WIPER
PE97025
Opened: Jun 12, 1997 , Closed: Nov 26, 1997
INSTRUMENT PANEL/DASH ELECTRICAL FIRE
ALLEGED ELECTRICAL FIRES MAY OCCUR IN THE DASH AREA WHILE THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE BEING OPERATED OR WHILE PARKED.
EA92022
Opened: Jun 24, 1992 , Closed: Nov 19, 1993
SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
DP92012
Opened: Jun 9, 1992 , Closed: Jun 25, 1992
APV FIRES
APV FIRES
PE92015
Opened: Feb 4, 1992 , Closed: Jun 24, 1992
DRIVER SEAT BACK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91028
Opened: Jun 10, 1991 , Closed: Jun 30, 1992
BRAKE FAILURE
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PE91052
Opened: Feb 22, 1991 , Closed: Jun 10, 1991
BRAKE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91038
Opened: Jan 23, 1991 , Closed: May 31, 1991
SLIDING DOOR HINGE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA90023
Opened: Apr 16, 1990 , Closed: Apr 30, 1991
POWER STEERING FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE90039
Opened: Feb 5, 1990 , Closed: Jun 29, 1990
SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE90028
Opened: Dec 15, 1989 , Closed: Apr 16, 1990
POWER STEERING FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89106
Opened: Mar 23, 1989 , Closed: Sep 19, 1989
REAR AXLE SEAL FAILURE
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EA88039
Opened: Sep 12, 1988 , Closed: Oct 31, 1989
REAR A/C UNIT
There is no summary currently available
EA87009
Opened: Jan 21, 1987 , Closed: Aug 16, 1988
REAR BRAKES
ANALYSIS: THE PROPOSED GM CHANGES SHOULD REDUCE THE FRONT-BIAS IN THEREAR BRAKE SYSTEM.HOWEVER THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT GM WILL RETROFITTHE 1985 AND 1986 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES.REPORTS INDICATE THAT THE PROBLEMMAY NOT LIE IN THE BRAKE BIASING SYSTEM, BUT RATHER IN MALFUNCTIONINGOR IMPROPERLY DESIGNE... Read more
PE86053
Opened: May 1, 1986 , Closed: Jan 20, 1987
INADEQUATE REAR BRAKES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:NO TSB'S OR RECALLS HAVE BEENISSUED ON THIS MATTER.THE 1985 CAMIP PHASE II SURVEY RATED THE GM M-VANBRAKE EFFECTIVENESS LOWEST AMONG VEHICLE LINES TESTED.IN RESPONSE TO THECONCERN OF VAN OWNERS, CHANGES IN THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDER DIAMETER AND THEPROPORTIONING... Read more
DP78003
Opened: Nov 17, 1977 , Closed: Apr 5, 1978
121 BRAKING SYSTEM, ERRATIC OPERATION
121 BRAKING SYSTEM, ERRATIC OPERATION
CHEVROLET ASTRO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET ASTRO across all model years (1983, 2005).
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Total Recalls
3,777
Total Complaints
19
Investigations
353
Reported Crashes
94
Reported Fires
26
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET ASTRO - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 17 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 82 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 97 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 115 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 258 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 204 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 336 | View |
| 1997 | 7 | 563 | View |
| 1996 | 7 | 345 | View |
| 1995 | 7 | 579 | View |
| 1994 | 6 | 396 | View |
| 1993 | 5 | 177 | View |
| 1992 | 5 | 162 | View |
| 1991 | 6 | 121 | View |
| 1990 | 7 | 93 | View |
| 1989 | 6 | 70 | View |
| 1988 | 5 | 69 | View |
| 1987 | 5 | 31 | View |
| 1986 | 4 | 24 | View |
| 1985 (current) | 6 | 6 | |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |