1992 CHEVROLET ASTRO
5 recalls, 162 complaints - 11 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).
06E041000 May 18, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
CERTAIN R&B, INC. CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) FUEL RETURN LINES, MODELS HELP 55163, NAPA BALKAMP 700-3270, AND THE CONNECTION 2560001, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL RETURN LINE HAS A MECHANICAL BLEED VALVE WHICH WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE PR... Read more
Consequence
A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE VALVE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
R&B, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AT THE CUSTOMERS REQUEST, EITHER REPLACE THE FUEL LINE OR OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT R&B, INC. AT 215-712-5330.
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.
94V177000 Sep 14, 1994
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Defect Description
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.
Complaint Statistics
162 total complaints
20 crashes 6 fires 30 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 45 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 5 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 4 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 4 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | 3 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 5, 2012
Incident date: Sep 7, 2005
WAS DRIVING AND A TRUCK PULLED OUT OF DRIVE WAY IN FRONT OF ME. HIT THE BRAKES AND THEY WORKED FOR A SPLIT SECOND BUT THEN WENT OUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. SINCE THAT THEY BRAKE TIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND CONTINUES TO STAY ON AT ALL TIMES NOW. I DO HAVE BRAKES JUST NOT ANTI-LOCK. HAVE CHECKED THE ... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Aug 5, 2012
Incident date: Sep 7, 2005
WAS DRIVING AND A TRUCK PULLED OUT OF DRIVE WAY IN FRONT OF ME. HIT THE BRAKES AND THEY WORKED FOR A SPLIT SECOND BUT THEN WENT OUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. SINCE THAT THEY BRAKE TIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND CONTINUES TO STAY ON AT ALL TIMES NOW. I DO HAVE BRAKES JUST NOT ANTI-LOCK. HAVE CHECKED THE ... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jun 24, 2008
Incident date: Jun 22, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 10 - 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED WHILE MAKING A TURN; HOWEVER, IT FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO LEAKING FLUID BEHIND THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 16, 2007
Incident date: Nov 1, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ABS WOULD NOT WORK AFTER A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF BRAKING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD EXTEND TO THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP A FEW TIMES, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. WHEN THE ME... Read more
CHILD SEAT
Mar 21, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2005
WHEN THE CONSUMER UNLATCHED THE HARNESS BUCKLE THE SHIELD CAME UP TOO FAST. ONE TIME THE SPRING BROKE AND THE SHIELD WOULD NOT STAY ATTACHED. *NM *SC
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Aug 3, 2004
Incident date: Jul 29, 2004
THE TORSION BAR ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PRPOBLEM WAS NOT A RECALL, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Sep 17, 2003
Incident date: Sep 17, 2003
THE TORSION BAR BROKE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM
SUSPENSION
Aug 25, 2003
Incident date: Aug 12, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH THE LEFT SUSPENSION COLLAPSED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. DEALER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Jul 10, 2003
Incident date: Jun 17, 2003
WHILE DRIVING SPARE TIRE FEEL OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jul 8, 2003
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. STATED THAT FRONT SUSPENSION WILL RUST OUT AND THEN BREAK. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT HE WILL HAVE TO CHANGE NOT ONLY THE FRONT ONE BUT TWO OTHER EXTRAS ONES THAT THE VEHICLE COMES WITH.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Sep 20, 2002
LEAKING ROOF, BRAKES,HEATER AND A C DEFECTIVE,PAINT, TIRE AND WIRING DEFECTIVE. NLM
TIRES
Sep 20, 2002
LEAKING ROOF, BRAKES,HEATER AND A C DEFECTIVE,PAINT, TIRE AND WIRING DEFECTIVE. NLM
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Sep 20, 2002
LEAKING ROOF, BRAKES,HEATER AND A C DEFECTIVE,PAINT, TIRE AND WIRING DEFECTIVE. NLM
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 20, 2002
LEAKING ROOF, BRAKES,HEATER AND A C DEFECTIVE,PAINT, TIRE AND WIRING DEFECTIVE. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 20, 2002
LEAKING ROOF, BRAKES,HEATER AND A C DEFECTIVE,PAINT, TIRE AND WIRING DEFECTIVE. NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jun 11, 2002
Incident date: May 31, 2002
C.P.I. FUEL INJECTOR HAS FAILED 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 40,000 MILES RESULTING IN ENGINE SHUT DOWN, LOSS OF POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ETC. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I'M TOLD BY MECHANICS THAT THE LEAKING FUEL AT THE C.P.I. FUEL INJECTION UNIT IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. CHEVROLET DE... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES
Jun 6, 2002
Incident date: Jun 3, 2002
I HAD THIS STEERING COMPONENT ( FORGED PART ) BREAK ON LEFT SIDE LAST YEAR AND NOW THE RIGHT SIDE. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT 70 MPH AND THIS COMPONENT BREAK THEN I SUSPECT THAT WE WOULD BE DEAD FOR BOTH INCIDENTS. I SUSPECT SOME FAULTY PARTS MANUFACTURED BY OEM. THIS TYPE OF FAILURE SHOULD NOT OCCU... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 31, 2002
WHEN VEHICLE IS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE THERE IS A DELAY BEFORE IT WILL ACTUALLY GOES INTO REVERSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Nov 30, 2001
STEEL CABLE ON DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY HAS BROKEN COMPETELY OFF, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FUTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Nov 29, 2001
STEEL CABLE ON DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSSEMBLY HAS BROKEN COMPLETELY OFF, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 30, 2001
Incident date: Oct 8, 2001
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE FOR SERVICE WHEN THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED. WOULD HAVE BRAKING ABILITY. MECHANIC INDICATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM OR RECALLS ON BRAKES.*AK THE BRAKE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. ENGINE OIL WAS LEAKING, DEALER REPLACED THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER O RINGS AND GASKETS. *SLC
PARKING BRAKE
Oct 30, 2001
Incident date: Oct 8, 2001
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE FOR SERVICE WHEN THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED. WOULD HAVE BRAKING ABILITY. MECHANIC INDICATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM OR RECALLS ON BRAKES.*AK THE BRAKE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. ENGINE OIL WAS LEAKING, DEALER REPLACED THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER O RINGS AND GASKETS. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 30, 2001
Incident date: Oct 8, 2001
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE FOR SERVICE WHEN THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED. WOULD HAVE BRAKING ABILITY. MECHANIC INDICATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM OR RECALLS ON BRAKES.*AK THE BRAKE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. ENGINE OIL WAS LEAKING, DEALER REPLACED THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER O RINGS AND GASKETS. *SLC
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Sep 24, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
FIBERS ON REAR LEAF SPRING HAVE BEEN COMING APART OVER PAST COUPLE YEARS. CONSUMER PERFORMED REPAIR WORK, AND HAS PROBLEM COMPONENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Sep 10, 2001
Incident date: Jul 20, 2001
TORSION BAR BROKE WHILE DRIVING INTO DRIVEWAY. GM AND DEALER FAIL TO ADMIT THE DESIGN DEFECT WHICH WAS CORRECTED ON 1997 VECHICLES AND IS NOW REQUIRED FOR REPAIRS. NO TORSION BAR SEALS WERE EVER INSTALLED PER GM'S MANUAL ACCORDDING TO MY DEALER MECHANIC. THIS SEAL WAS INTENDED TO PREVENT ROAD D... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Aug 9, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED RIGHT SIDE OF CAR BEGAN TO RISE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED FOR REPLACING TORSION BAR. VEHICLE IS NO LONGER BEING DRIVEN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Crash
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Aug 7, 2001
Incident date: Jul 5, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH CABLE THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE SNAPPED, CAUSING SPARE TIRE TO FLY OFF VEHICLE. NO DAMAGE , NO INJURIES. CABLE HAD RUSTED.*AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Jul 10, 2001
Incident date: Jun 26, 2001
VEHICLE HAS 2 IDLER ARMS THAT ARE FAILING AFTER 2 YEARS OF USE. MANUFACTURER MODIFIED THIS MODEL VEHICLE IN 1994 TO USE ONE IDLER ARM INSTEAD OF TWO.*AK *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jun 28, 2001
Incident date: Jul 29, 1992
EMISSIONS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM PROBLEM WITH 1992 ASTRO VAN MODELS? *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Jun 4, 2001
Incident date: May 28, 2001
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED TWICE. FIRST TIME DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR TO OPERATE PROPERLY WHILE TRAVELING AT 10 TO 15 MPH, AND 20 MPH SECOND TIME. EACH INCIDENT CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING AND CONTROL OF BRAKES DUE TO BRAKES RUNNING THROUGH THIS POWER STEERING PUMP. THIS VEHICLE IS UNMANAGABLE WHEN POW... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
May 30, 2001
Incident date: Mar 30, 2001
FUEL INJECTOR SPIDER WENT OUT 88000 MILES, AND VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEABLE, ALSO, FUEL PUMP WAS CHANGED AT 88,000 AND 115,000 MILES. HOWEVER, BOTH FAILED AGAIN.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
May 30, 2001
Incident date: Mar 30, 2001
FUEL INJECTOR SPIDER WENT OUT 88000 MILES, AND VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEABLE, ALSO, FUEL PUMP WAS CHANGED AT 88,000 AND 115,000 MILES. HOWEVER, BOTH FAILED AGAIN.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 5, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 1996
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Mar 5, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 1998
I WAAS JUST INFORMED THAT GMC HAS A SPECIAL POLICY INVOLVING FIXING OF A VERY DANGEROUS FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM CMSI FOR CA. CHEVROLET, ASTRO VANS. MY VAN WAS INCLUDED IN THIS POLICY. GMC REFUSES TO FIX PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH IT IS WITHIN THE 10 YEAR SPAN. THE PROBLEMS HAVE EXISTED SINCE I'VE OWNED THE VE... Read more
7 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jan 3, 2001
Incident date: Dec 2, 2000
THE FRONT END AND THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN A GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTALL LOSS. *YH
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Mar 18, 1999
VEHICLE LOOSES STEERING AND BRAKES DUE TO ALTERNATOR FAILURE. YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 22, 2000
THE BRAKES GRAB TO THE RIGHT WHEN APPLIED FAST. IT PULLS THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Feb 3, 1998
THE FIRST FUEL INJECTION UNIT FAILED AT 103,000 MILES AND I HAD IT RELPLACED AT HARBOR CHEVROLET, AND NOW THE SECOND ONE IS FAILING 35,000 MILES LATER. I WAS NEARLY INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED AND ON RESTART WAS RUNNING EXTREMELY ROUGH. THIS OCCURRED WHILE MAKING A LEFT... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Mar 20, 2000
WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED THE BRAKES ARE ACTIVATED. WHEN PARKING, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. THE FARTHER YOU TURN THE WHEEL THE HARDER THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. AT HIGWAY SPEEDS, AROUND MODERATE CURVES, THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND THE CRUISE CONTROLE IS DEACTIVAT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 20, 2000
WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED THE BRAKES ARE ACTIVATED. WHEN PARKING, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. THE FARTHER YOU TURN THE WHEEL THE HARDER THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. AT HIGWAY SPEEDS, AROUND MODERATE CURVES, THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND THE CRUISE CONTROLE IS DEACTIVAT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 17, 2000
Incident date: Feb 1, 1998
PAINT PEELING OFF ENTIRE VEHICLE FROM FAULTY PAINTING SYSTEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 14, 2000
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES DURING AN EMERGENCY STOP VEHICLE SLID AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON IN THE VEHICLE. DEALER SAID THAT THE ABS COMPUTER HAD MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 9, 2000
Incident date: Jun 10, 1996
THIS PAINT PEELING OFF THE VEHICLE IS A FACTORY DEFECT AND GENERAL MOTORS HAS ACKNOWLEGED THAT IN THEIR LETTERS TO THE DEALERSHIPS. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO MAKE GENERAL MOTORS REPAINT MY VEHICLE. WHAT DOES A WARRANTY BEING OUT HAVE TO DO WITH A FACTORY DEFECT THAT WAS THEIR FAULT FROM THE BE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 31, 2000
Incident date: Aug 22, 1998
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING 20MPH AND BRAKING QUICKLY, THE ABS FAILED COMPLETELY, REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jan 27, 2000
CIGARETTE LIGHTER WAS DEPRESSED AND WOULD NOT POP BACK OUT. RATHER THAN BLOWING THE 30 AMP FUSE ,IT STARTED BURNING WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING FIRE HAZARD.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Jan 27, 2000
CIGARETTE LIGHTER WAS DEPRESSED AND WOULD NOT POP BACK OUT. RATHER THAN BLOWING THE 30 AMP FUSE ,IT STARTED BURNING WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING FIRE HAZARD.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Dec 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 3, 1999
Incident date: Dec 6, 1997
ABS LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE ABS BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING. DEALER RESET ABS BRAKES ONE TIME, AND THEY DID NOT WORK. RESET THEM AGAIN, AND THIRD TIME THEY COULD NOT RESET THEM. THE SYSTEM HAD GONE TO BAD. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 22, 1999
Incident date: Jun 30, 1998
TRANSMISSION CHANGED GEARS WHENEVER OVERDRIVE WAS USED..CONSUMER WOULD LIKE NHTSA HELP TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THIS CONDITION, IF THIS IS NORMAL OR NOT. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Oct 26, 1999
HANDLES ON ALL DOORS KEEP BREAKING ,DISCONNECT BY THEMSELVES FROM LOCKING MECHANISM, CAUSING DOOR TO BE INOPERATIVE. *AK
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 CHEVROLET ASTRO
11 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 |
| 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 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
96067A
Jun 1, 1997
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - LINEAR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM. *TW
666309
Apr 1, 1997
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ENGINE HARD TO START (REPLACE FUEL PUMP PULSATOR). *TW
236111
Jun 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CPI ENGINE NOISE (INSTALL NEW GEARS/NEW MEM-CALS). *SD
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
476149
Dec 1, 1994
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READING CONCERNS. *TW
461103
Dec 1, 1994
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
HVAC FAN INOPERATIVE. *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 (current) | 5 | 162 | |
| 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 | 6 | 6 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |