1990 CHEVROLET ASTRO
7 recalls, 93 complaints - 6 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.
90V146000 Aug 13, 1990
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
FUEL RETURN HOSES MAY BREAK AT EITHER CRIMPED COUPLING, CAUSING A LEAKAGE OF FUEL.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A FUEL RETURN LINE SEPARATION, A FUELLEAK OCCURRING IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL A PROPERLY CRIMPED FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Complaint Statistics
93 total complaints
8 crashes 6 fires 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 27 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 4 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 3 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
SEAT BELTS
Apr 2, 2008
Incident date: Feb 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT QUICKLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO AVOID A DEER. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN IN THE DIRECTION OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. WHEN SHE DEPRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE WHEEL BEARINGS FREEZE AND THE VEHICLE STEERS INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 2, 2008
Incident date: Feb 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT QUICKLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO AVOID A DEER. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN IN THE DIRECTION OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. WHEN SHE DEPRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE WHEEL BEARINGS FREEZE AND THE VEHICLE STEERS INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Apr 2, 2008
Incident date: Feb 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT QUICKLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO AVOID A DEER. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN IN THE DIRECTION OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. WHEN SHE DEPRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE WHEEL BEARINGS FREEZE AND THE VEHICLE STEERS INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Apr 2, 2008
Incident date: Feb 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT QUICKLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO AVOID A DEER. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN IN THE DIRECTION OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. WHEN SHE DEPRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE WHEEL BEARINGS FREEZE AND THE VEHICLE STEERS INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Apr 2, 2008
Incident date: Feb 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT QUICKLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO AVOID A DEER. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN IN THE DIRECTION OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. WHEN SHE DEPRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE WHEEL BEARINGS FREEZE AND THE VEHICLE STEERS INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Apr 19, 2004
Incident date: Apr 19, 2004
THE DRIVER'S SEAT UNDERSIDE FRAME TRACK RUNNERS THAT ATTACH TO THE AUTOMATIC SEAT ADJUSTMENT MOTORIZED SYSTEM HAS FAILED TO MAINTAIN ITS PROPER FUNCTION. THE RIGHT SIDE RUNNER WAS MADE FROM AN ALLUMINUM ALLOY AND THE LEFT SIDE RUNNER WAS MADE FROM A STEEL ALLOY. THE STEEL ALLOY HAS HELD UP AND MAINT... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Apr 11, 2002
VEHICLE WAS MODIFIED INTO A CONVERSION VAN. DRIVER'S SEAT BUSTED AND FELL BACKWARDS. *AK THE PART WHICH SUPPORTS THE BACK OF THE SEAT FAILED. *JG
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Feb 15, 2002
HAD PLACED CHILD SEAT IN VEHICLE, THREADED SEAT BELT THROUGH AND LOCKED IT. SEAT BELT FAILED TO BE CINCHED TIGHT ENOUGH TO KEEP CHILD SEAT FROM TIPPING OVER WHEN ROUNDING CORNERS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 25, 2001
ABS BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE QUICKLY ENOUGH WHEN APPLIED. CAN HEAR ABS MOTOR CATCHING AND THEN RELEASING. HAD NOT CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. BEEN IN CONTACT WITH MANUFACTURER.*AK
TIRES
Mar 7, 2001
Incident date: Feb 22, 2001
TIRE BUBLED TO ABOUT TWICE NORMAL SIZE ON ABOUT HALF OF TIRE. (TIRESIZE: P205/75R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/75R15 )
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 29, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THEY CAUSED A THUMPING SOUND, AND BRAKES WOULD MOMENTARILY LOCK UP AT A STOP POSITION. ALSO, SUDDEN STOP WOULD CAUSE REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP AS WELL. ALL CONDITIONS WOULD HAPPEN INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE BEEN TO A INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ON 3-4 OCCASIONS, AND WAS UNABLE TO DUP... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Mar 17, 1997
IN DRIVING AROUND TOWN I'VE NOTICED THE SAME PROBLEM ON ALMOST EVERY OLDER VAN. I HAVE AN "84" PICK-UP AND I DO NOT HAVE A PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Apr 18, 2000
Incident date: Apr 14, 2000
MY HUSBAND WAS GOING TO BACK THE VAN UP OUT OF THE GARAGE. IT WAS IN "PARK". HE STARTED THE IGNITION AND AS SOON AS THE VAN STARTED, IT BACKED UP EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN PARK. IT WENT SEVERAL FEET BEFORE MY HUSBAND HAS TO STOP IT BY SHUTTING OFF THE IGNITION. IF A CHILD HAD BEEN BEHIND THE VAN OR ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 18, 2000
Incident date: Apr 14, 2000
MY HUSBAND WAS GOING TO BACK THE VAN UP OUT OF THE GARAGE. IT WAS IN "PARK". HE STARTED THE IGNITION AND AS SOON AS THE VAN STARTED, IT BACKED UP EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN PARK. IT WENT SEVERAL FEET BEFORE MY HUSBAND HAS TO STOP IT BY SHUTTING OFF THE IGNITION. IF A CHILD HAD BEEN BEHIND THE VAN OR ... Read more
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Apr 11, 2000
Incident date: Jan 2, 2000
SHOULDER STRAP FAILED AS RESULT HIT FACE ON STEERING WHEEL. TWENTY STITCHES. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Apr 5, 2000
Incident date: Jan 2, 2000
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, HIT BLACK PIECE OF ICE, SWERVED AND HIT A TREE. DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT FAILED. AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S FACE HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 8, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 2000
WHILE DRIVING HEARD CLICKING NOISE, VEHICLE STOPPED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. BY THE TIME FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED CAR WAS TOTALED. *AK
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 8, 2000
STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE TRANSFER CASE, CAUSING FLUID EXPULSION/ DRIVESHAFT SEPARATION AND LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Mar 8, 2000
STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE TRANSFER CASE, CAUSING FLUID EXPULSION/ DRIVESHAFT SEPARATION AND LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 29, 1999
ABS FAILURE RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 29, 1999
ABS FAILURE RESULTED IN ACCIDENT. YH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 29, 1999
TRANSMISSION VIBRATION REQUIRED THE TRANSMISSION TO BE OVERHAULED . NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Nov 29, 1999
HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 29, 1999
OIL SENDING BLOCK UNIT FAILED. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 22, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. AFTER THIS INCIDENT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, AND HAS STAYED ON SINCE THEN. DEALER HAS TO REPLACE THE ABS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 22, 1999
Incident date: Jun 16, 1998
CAN I REQUEST THAT MY VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE CURRENT RECALL OF CHEVROLET ASTRO VANS FOR ABS BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
Crash
SEATS
Jul 19, 1999
Incident date: Jul 18, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, SEAT BROKE FROM THE BOTTOM AND FELL BACK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN OFF THE ROAD. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Apr 21, 1999
Incident date: May 14, 1998
THE BATTERY & THE ALTERNATOR JUST WENT DEAD, AND I HAD TO BE TOWED TO BRITTS TIRE SERVICE IN BETHLEHEM PA. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Apr 21, 1999
Incident date: May 14, 1998
THE BATTERY & THE ALTERNATOR JUST WENT DEAD, AND I HAD TO BE TOWED TO BRITTS TIRE SERVICE IN BETHLEHEM PA. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Mar 5, 1999
Incident date: Jan 17, 1997
SUDDEN ACCELERATION EXPERIENCED DUE TO FAULTY ACCELERATOR CABLE THROTTLE BODY.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 5, 1999
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 5, 1999
Incident date: Jan 17, 1997
SUDDEN ACCELERATION EXPERIENCED DUE TO FAULTY ACCELERATOR CABLE THROTTLE BODY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jan 25, 1999
Incident date: Jan 24, 1999
INSTALLED A 15A FUSE INTO FUSE HOLDER FOR FACTORY FOG LAMPS AND TURNED ON FACTORY SWITCH AND SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER DASH BY WIRING HARNESS. WHEN SEEN SMOKE, TURNED OFF THE FOG LIGHTS. NO BURN MARKS SEEN. TRIED STANDARD HEADLIGHTS, THEY DON'T WORK. TRIED TO START VEHICLE, NO START. BATTERY WENT DEAD. ... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 20, 1999
Incident date: Jan 5, 1998
THE OWNER OF VEHICLE'S WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ABOUT 30 MPH IN A STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. AT ONE POINT THE PERSON IN FRONT OF CONSUMER STOPPED, BUT CONSUMER SAID: SHE HAD ENOUGH SPACE IN FRONT OF HER TO STOP VEHICLE. WHEN SHE STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP, VEHICLE KEPT ROLLING WITHOUT STO... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 14, 1998
Incident date: May 15, 1992
THE PAINT STARTED TO BUBBLE ABOUT A YR AFTER WE HAD BOUGHT THE VAN. THEN AFTER THE PAINT BUBBLED IT JUST PEELED OFF. WE FINALLY SANDED THE HOOD & PUT PRIMER ON IT, THE REST OF THE BODY IS DOING THE SAME. WE CAN'T WASH IT WITHOUT THE PAINT COMING OFF! PLEASE HELP!!!!!
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 14, 1998
Incident date: May 15, 1992
THE PAINT BEGAN TO "BUBBLE" APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AFTER PURCHASE.
STEERING:COLUMN
Nov 13, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
STEERING WHEEL TILT WAS LOOSE, CONSUMER TIGHTENED IT. VIBRATION CAUSES THE BOLTS TO COME OUT WHEN DRIVING 60-65 MPH. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. INCIDENT OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THEN A LOCK WASHER WAS APPLIED. ALSO STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Aug 28, 1998
Incident date: Aug 20, 1998
THE DOOR LATCH ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR ON LONGER WORKS. PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING SIDE DOOR STICKS IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jun 2, 1998
GAS PEDAL STICK, VAN WILL NOT SLOW DOWN, THROTTLE CABLE AND THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
May 27, 1998
Incident date: Mar 19, 1998
THE INSIDE OF THE VAN BURNED UP WHILE BEING PARKED OVERNIGHT. THE FIRE MARSHALL STATED THE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE VAN TO BURN. THE VAN HAS BEEN TOTALLED. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 7, 1998
ABS FAIL WHEN ONE SIDE IS ON DRY GROUND AND THE OTHER SIDE ON ICE.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Apr 2, 1998
SIDE CARGO DOOR OPENS INTERMITTENTLY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 20, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
ABS BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1990
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 5, 1998
ANTI LOCK BRAKES SKIDDED AND CAME TO A HALT.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Dec 19, 1997
WHEN TRAVELING THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK COLLAPSED TO THE RECLINING POSITION, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. ALSO, RIGHT SUPPORT OF THE POWER ADJUSTING SEAT CRACKED INTO TWO PIECES. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Dec 19, 1997
WHEN TRAVELING THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK COLLAPSED TO THE RECLINING POSITION, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. ALSO, RIGHT SUPPORT OF THE POWER ADJUSTING SEAT CRACKED INTO TWO PIECES. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Dec 15, 1997
Incident date: Nov 5, 1997
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT FIRE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE LEFT. DEALER DID NOTHING. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 11, 1997
Incident date: Nov 19, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY ABOUT 3 MPH THE CONSUMER STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, BUT SHE DIDN'T FIND ANY BRAKES. SHE TRIED TO MOVE VEHICLE TO SEE IF BRAKES WOULD WORK. THEN SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, THEY REPLACED BRAKE'S MASTER CYLINDER. BUT,THAT WAS NOT THE PROBLEM, THEN THEY REPLA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Dec 11, 1997
Incident date: Nov 19, 1997
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY ABOUT 3 MPH THE CONSUMER STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL, BUT SHE DIDN'T FIND ANY BRAKES. SHE TRIED TO MOVE VEHICLE TO SEE IF BRAKES WOULD WORK. THEN SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, THEY REPLACED BRAKE'S MASTER CYLINDER. BUT,THAT WAS NOT THE PROBLEM, THEN THEY REPLA... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 CHEVROLET ASTRO
6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 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.
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
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
376105
Feb 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TW
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).
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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 (current) | 7 | 93 | |
| 1989 | 6 | 70 | View |
| 1988 | 5 | 69 | View |
| 1987 | 5 | 31 | View |
| 1986 | 4 | 24 | View |
| 1985 | 6 | 6 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |