1989 CHEVROLET ASTRO
6 recalls, 70 complaints - 4 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.
91V164000 Sep 20, 1991
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.
Consequence
VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.
Remedy
REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.
91V102000 Jun 14, 1991
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THE SEAT BELTS FOR THE FRONT AND MID-SHIP SEATS DID NOT REST ON PELVIS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.
Consequence
SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN SEAT OCCUPANT, AND COULDINJURE THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
RELOCATE SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS TO ADJUST BELTS FOR SEAT LOCATIONS.
Complaint Statistics
70 total complaints
3 crashes 9 fires 5 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 5 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 |
| SEATS | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 2 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 25, 2015
Incident date: Feb 1, 1994
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1989 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER DIED AT THE SCENE AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A HEAD INJU... Read more
Crash
2 injured
1 deaths
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 2, 2011
Incident date: Nov 10, 2010
RUSTED METAL BRAKE LINE FROM THE OE BRAKE LINE SPLICE FORWARD OF THE FUEL TANK TO THE LINE SPLITTER AT THE REAR AXEL ALLOWED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. AS THE LINE WAS REMOVED TO REPLACE, SEEPAGE ON THE RUSTED LINE TO THE LEFT BRAKE FROM THE SPLITTER WAS OBSERVED. AS A PRECAUTION, THE RIGHT REAR LINE WA... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Aug 15, 2004
Incident date: Jul 30, 2004
THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE PULLING INTO THE PARKING SPACE AT MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. THE POWER STEERING BRACKET, OR BRACE, GM PART # 10045287 6.006 BROKE AND THE POWER STEERING UNIT, BELT, AND OTHER ITEMS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY AND THE DEALER TOWED I... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jul 17, 2002
Incident date: Jun 15, 2002
BRAKES WENT OUT AND STARTED ON FIRE. BAFFLES ON ENGINE EXHAUST RUSTED OUT AND LAYED ON FRAME TOUCHING STARTER MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH STARTED BRAKE FLUID ON FIRE FROM OTHER SIDE OF VEHICLE. BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH APPROXIMATELY SAME TIME AS BAFFLE RUSTED OUT. MASTER CYLINDER WAS BUBBLI... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 17, 2002
Incident date: Jun 15, 2002
BRAKES WENT OUT AND STARTED ON FIRE. BAFFLES ON ENGINE EXHAUST RUSTED OUT AND LAYED ON FRAME TOUCHING STARTER MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH STARTED BRAKE FLUID ON FIRE FROM OTHER SIDE OF VEHICLE. BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH APPROXIMATELY SAME TIME AS BAFFLE RUSTED OUT. MASTER CYLINDER WAS BUBBLI... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jul 17, 2002
Incident date: Jun 15, 2002
BRAKES WENT OUT AND STARTED ON FIRE. BAFFLES ON ENGINE EXHAUST RUSTED OUT AND LAYED ON FRAME TOUCHING STARTER MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH STARTED BRAKE FLUID ON FIRE FROM OTHER SIDE OF VEHICLE. BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH APPROXIMATELY SAME TIME AS BAFFLE RUSTED OUT. MASTER CYLINDER WAS BUBBLI... Read more
Fire
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
May 8, 2002
Incident date: May 5, 2002
THIS IS THE FOURTH POWER STEERING PUMP WE HAVE PUT ON THE VEHICLE IN A YEAR.*AK
SEATS
Oct 12, 2001
Incident date: Sep 15, 2001
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT, RIGHT POWER SEAT MOUNT IS BROKEN. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH SEAT WILL NOT BE RETAINED. SEARCH FOR A REPLACEMENT INDICATED THAT OTHER LIKE VEHICLES ARE ALSO SUFFERING CRACKS IN THE SAME PART. THE FAILURE OF THE PART WILL CAUSE THE SEAT TO NO LONGER SUPPORT THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jul 2, 2001
NONE OF THE SAT BELTS WORK. NLM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Feb 13, 2001
DRIVER/ PASSENGER/ REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERABLE. SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT IN HOUSING MECHANISM. MOST OF THE SEAT BELTS ARE DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Nov 30, 2000
Incident date: Nov 30, 1999
BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE NOT RETRACTING CORRECTLY. THEY DO NOT HOLD CONSUMERS TIGHTLY IN SEATS, THEY ARE LOOSE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 3, 2000
Incident date: Jan 9, 2000
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND BEGAN TO SMOKE, ONCE THE HOOD WAS OPENED THEY FOUND THAT THE ALTERNATOR HAD CAUGHT FIRE IN AN ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE CONSUMER RECEIVED BURNS TO THE FACE. NLM
Fire
1 injured
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 22, 2000
Incident date: Sep 15, 2000
THESE TIRES WERE PURCHASED AS REPLACEMENTS TO THE ORIGINAL . I WAS TRAVLING SOUTHBOUND ON HWY 99 WHEN THE TREAD CAME OFF OF THE TIRE. I WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. AND FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE SKID AND SLIDE ENOUGH TO GET STOPPED IN THE CENTER DIVIDER OF THE HWY. THE TIRE DID NOT DEFLATE... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 22, 2000
Incident date: Sep 14, 2000
RIGHT FRONT FIRESTONE FIREHAWK TIRE P235/60R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, TIRE WAS ONLY 6 MONTHS OLD. *SLC
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Jun 22, 2000
Incident date: Jun 22, 2000
POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE OFF THE BASE. ALSO, STEERING BELT BROKE. IN ADDITION, AIR CONDITIONER BELT/ ALTERNATOR AND ABS BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 22, 2000
Incident date: Jun 22, 2000
POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE OFF THE BASE. ALSO, STEERING BELT BROKE. IN ADDITION, AIR CONDITIONER BELT/ ALTERNATOR AND ABS BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 22, 2000
Incident date: Jun 22, 2000
POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE OFF THE BASE. ALSO, STEERING BELT BROKE. IN ADDITION, AIR CONDITIONER BELT/ ALTERNATOR AND ABS BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jun 22, 2000
Incident date: Jun 22, 2000
POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE OFF THE BASE. ALSO, STEERING BELT BROKE. IN ADDITION, AIR CONDITIONER BELT/ ALTERNATOR AND ABS BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 27, 2000
PEELING PAINT ON TOP, FRONT AND SOME ON ALL SIDES. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 4, 1999
Incident date: Jun 24, 1999
ENGINE BOLTS SHEERING AT POWER STEERING UNIT MOUNTING PLATE, THUS STEERING UNIT FLEXES FORWARD ,SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF, LOSS OF STEERING, ALTERNATOR, COOLING SYSTEM, AND A/C OCCOURS. THIS WAS MENTIONED TO LOCAL MECHANICS AT DEALERSHIP, THEY STATE THIS OCCOURS OFTEN WITH THIS VEHICLE TYPE.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Dec 2, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE THE STEERING COLUMN HAS BECOME VERY LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED ABOUT ONCE A YEAR. CURRENTLY IT HAS BECOME LOOSE FOR THE SECOND TIME AND WILL NEED TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AGAIN.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 11, 1999
I APOLOGIZE IF THIS IS NOT THE APPROPRIATE FORM FOR A PAINT DEFECT, BUT ICOULD FIND NO OTHER COMPLAINT FORM ON YOUR WEBSITE. MY COMPLAINT IS PROMPTED BY A RECENT ARTICLE IN CONSUMER REPORTS THAT MENTIONS A PAINT DEFECT IN 1988-1992 CHEVROLETS THAT DESCRIBES OUR PROBLEM; IT REFERENCES BULLETIN 33170... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jun 3, 1999
Incident date: Jun 3, 1999
THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE SAME BOLTS HAVE BROKEN CAUSING THE BELT TO COME OFF. EVERYTHING ON THE VEHICLE GOES OUT, INCLUDING THE POWER STEERING, MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. MY WIFE HAS HAD IT HAPPEN WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING TWO TIMES PRIOR TO THIS ONE, CARRYING OUR THREE SMALL CHILDREN W... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
May 27, 1999
DUE TO POOR ENGINEERING POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC HOSE WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE PART WILL FAIL AND NEEDS TO REPLACED EVERY 12- 15 MONTHS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Nov 21, 1998
WHILE TRAVELLING IN OUR '89 CHEVY ASTRO MINIVAN THE SEATBELTS (LAP BELTS IN THE MIDDLE AND REAR SEATS) SEEM TO EASILY BECOME LOOSE AS OUR CHILDREN SQUIRM AROUND WHILE DRIVING (IT DOESN'T TAKE MUCH MOVEMENT ON THEIR PART IN ORDER FOR THIS TO HAPPEN). WE OFTEN NEED TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Oct 30, 1998
Incident date: Oct 18, 1998
WHEN DRIVING AT 55 PMH ANOTHER CONSUMER NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHCILE, AND WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER THE SMOKE AND FLAMES STARTED TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE VENTS AND THE RADIO. WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME OUT TO PUT ... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Sep 18, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE. BELIEVED THIS WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT FOR THIS VEHICLE WITH 71000 OF WEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST IS TO CONSUMER. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
Aug 22, 1998
Incident date: Aug 16, 1998
THIS VAN IN NOW CURRENTLY SITTING IN MY YARD AS I CAN NOT AFFORD TO FIX IT AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE MECHANICS AT THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALERSHIP STATED IF WOULD BE OVER $600.00 TO REPAIR. I KNOW THIS HAS TO BE A DESIGN DEFECT FOR IT TO HAVE HAPPENED TO US ON 5 OCCASIONS, NECESSITATING A WRECKER SERVICE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 7, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILURE CAUSING VIBRATION. WHEN RELEASING FOOT OFF GAS VIBRATION STOPS. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
May 19, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
FRONT SUSPENSION AREA ON THE FRAME WHERE THE IDLER ARM ATTACHES, RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH THE FRAME. RESULTED IN AN AREA APPROXIMATELY 2 X 3 INCHES BEING PULLED COMPLETELY OUT OF THE FRAME, LEAVING A HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE FRAME. A COMPLETE LOSS OFF STEERING RESULTED AND A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WAS... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
May 19, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
FRONT SUSPENSION AREA ON THE FRAME WHERE THE IDLER ARM ATTACHES, RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH THE FRAME. RESULTED IN AN AREA APPROXIMATELY 2 X 3 INCHES BEING PULLED COMPLETELY OUT OF THE FRAME, LEAVING A HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE FRAME. A COMPLETE LOSS OFF STEERING RESULTED AND A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WAS... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
May 18, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1993
TWO BOLTS BROKE BY THE POWER STEERING PUMP CAUSING THE BRACKET TO BREAK.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Apr 21, 1998
Incident date: Mar 17, 1998
THE BOLTS BY THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THAT HOLD THE ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR BROKE, WHICH CRACKED THE BRACKET. THE BRACKET HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES(6/93 AND 6/96) AND NEEDS REPLACING AGAIN. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Mar 12, 1998
Incident date: Mar 9, 1998
FRONT END FAILURE. LOWER CONTROL ARM RUSTED TO THE POINT IT AND THE HEAVY DUTY SPRING BROKE. WHEN FRONT END DROPPED VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED ALLOWING DRIVER TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Mar 12, 1998
Incident date: Mar 9, 1998
LOWER CONTROL ARM CORRODED AND BROKE.
SEATS
Oct 3, 1997
Incident date: Oct 3, 1997
SAET: SCREW THAT BOLTS FRONT SEAT BROKE AND THE SEAT COLLAPSED AND WENT COMPLETELY BACKWARD. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jul 24, 1997
Incident date: Mar 6, 1992
REAR AXLE SEALS LEAK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Jul 24, 1997
Incident date: Mar 6, 1992
BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Jul 24, 1997
Incident date: Oct 10, 1995
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 24, 1997
Incident date: Oct 10, 1995
ROTORS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
Jul 24, 1997
Incident date: Oct 9, 1995
DIFFERENTIAL SEAL FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Jul 24, 1997
Incident date: Jun 19, 1997
TRANSMISSION TUBE CAME LOOSE FROM HOUSING, LEAKED, CAUSING FIRE.
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 14, 1997
Incident date: Jun 12, 1994
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT ACCLERATES BY ITSELF TO ABOUT 70-80MPH. DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT STOP. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Feb 18, 1997
STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Feb 14, 1997
Incident date: Feb 10, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THE THROTTLE STUCK. THIS VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE TO THE DRIVER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 10, 1996
IN DRY WEATHER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES, CAUSING A CRASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Oct 30, 1996
BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE DOOR HANDLES BECAME INOPERATIVE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Feb 19, 1996
FUEL INJECTOR LEAK CAUSED ENGINE FIRE.
Fire
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jul 8, 1996
Incident date: Jul 7, 1996
DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN AND THE REAR DOOR HANDLE IS ALSO BROKEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER STATES DOOR HANDLES ARE BROKE IN THE INSIDE AS WELL, ALSO AIR CONDITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT.*JB
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jul 8, 1996
Incident date: Jul 7, 1996
DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN AND THE REAR DOOR HANDLE IS ALSO BROKEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK CONSUMER STATES DOOR HANDLES ARE BROKE IN THE INSIDE AS WELL, ALSO AIR CONDITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT.*JB
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 CHEVROLET ASTRO
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 |
PIT-3665-A
Nov 1, 2010
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
GENERAL MOTORS: ON ALL 1988-2009 FULL SIZE CHEVROLET/GMC PICKUPS, UTILITIES AND VANS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL MOVE DOWN OR SELF APPLY DURING FULL LOCK TURNS OR NEAR FULL LOCK TURNS. CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI VANS; HUMMER 2 ARE INCLUDED.
01667
Jan 1, 2004
130000 VISIBILITY
WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR DOES NOT FIT. *TT
990730016A
Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
467108
Dec 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION EXTENTION SEAL LEAKS. *TW
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).
103
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 (current) | 6 | 70 | |
| 1988 | 5 | 69 | View |
| 1987 | 5 | 31 | View |
| 1986 | 4 | 24 | View |
| 1985 | 6 | 6 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |