1991 Chevrolet Astro
Recalls, consumer complaints and crash ratings from NHTSA
Recalls6
Exterior lightingMay 24, 2006, Campaign 06E049000
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. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk
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.
Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006, Campaign 06E043000
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 CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Risk
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).
Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006, Campaign 06E026000
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 DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk
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.
SeatsNov 16, 1993, Campaign 93V187000
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.
Risk
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.
Seat beltsFront, anchorageSep 20, 1991, Campaign 91V164000
SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.
Risk
VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.
Remedy
REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.
Seat beltsFront, anchorageJun 14, 1991, Campaign 91V102000
THE SEAT BELTS FOR THE FRONT AND MID-SHIP SEATS DID NOT REST ON PELVIS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.
Risk
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.
All recalls issued for this model year. To see whether any are still unrepaired on a specific vehicle, check its VIN at NHTSA.
Recent complaints116 total
Most reported, across all 116 complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic43%
- Structure9%
- Electrical system9%
Service brakesFiled Dec 2, 2019
BEGINNING ABOUT A YEAR AGO, HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT HARD PEDAL WHEN BRAKING. OCCURS RARELY, WITHOUT WARNING. NO ABS LIGHT SEEN BUT SUSPECT POSSIBLE ABS MALFUNCTION. PEDAL DOES NOT PULSATE BUT A FAINT GROWLING, GRINDING, OR BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD. MAY BE ABS MOTOR CYCLING. DURING FAILURE BRAKES ARE BARELY OPERATIVE. USUALLY RETURNS TO NORMAL OPERATION AFTER 2-3 PEDAL PRESSES. SOMETIMES PULLS SHARPLY LEFT, OCCASIONALLY RIGHT, ON BRAKE APPLICATION. THERE IS NO LOSS OF POWER STEERING. OCCURS MOST OFTEN AT FREEWAY SPEED BUT HAS ALSO OCCURRED AT SLOWER SPEEDS. HAS OCCURRED BOTH IN SUDDEN, HARD BRAKING AND IN VERY LIGHT USE. HAVE HAD ALL POWER COMPONENTS, ALL RUBBER HOSES, POWER STEERING PUMP, AND BOTH FRONT WHEEL BRAKE COMPONENTS PROFESSIONALLY REPLACED. VEHICLE HAS FRONT DISC/REAR DRUM AND HYDROBOOST. MECHANIC USUALLY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BUT HAS DONE SO ONCE AND HAS NO EXPLANATION FOR IT. SEEKING TO LEARN POSSIBLE REASONS AND CURE.
Incident Nov 21, 2019
StructureFiled Jan 31, 2009
THE DOOR HANDLES ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE BROKE OFF. THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR LOCK ENGAGED BEFORE THE DOOR FULLY CLOSED BREAKING THE LOCKING MECHANISM. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL ASTRO AS WELL AS SAFARI VANS WITH MISSING HANDLES. I AM HAVING TROUBLE FINDING REPLACEMENT DOORS. *TR
Incident Jan 17, 2006
Seat beltsFiled Jan 14, 2005
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED TO RETRACT ON ITS OWN. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CONTACT THE DEALER FOR APPOINTMENT. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Incident Jan 14, 2005
Seat beltsFiled Dec 17, 2004
DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT AND REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED TO CLICK IN AND HOLD. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE AND HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, BUT NOTHING WAS RESOLVED. *AK *TC
Incident Dec 1, 2004
Steering, structureFiled Mar 15, 2004
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING PINS IN STEERING COLUMN SHEARED, CAUSING STEERING TO DROP. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALL A TOW TRUCK. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO HIS HOME, AND REPAIRED THE PROBLEM HIMSELF. ALSO, DOOR HANDLES BROKE OFF, ALL ALMOST AT THE SAME TIME, WITHIN A WEEK APART. CONSUMER REPLACED THEM ON HIS OWN. *AK
Incident Mar 15, 2004
Unknown or otherFiled Jan 15, 2004
PAINT PEELING OFF TRUCK ALL OVER
Incident Sep 15, 2003
Service brakes, hydraulicCrashFiled Jan 15, 2004
REPEATED TOTAL FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM RESULTING IN THREE SEPARATE REAR END ACCIDENTS OVER 13 YEAR PERIOD. ORIGINAL OWNER. WHEN BRAKING FOR SUDDEN EMAERGENCY STOP,AFTER INITIAL BRAKING BEGINS, BRAKE PETAL GOES DOWN TO FLOOR AND BRAKES COMPLETELY RELEASE, RESULTING IN NO BRAKE STOPPAGE OF VECHICLE AND SUSEQUENT REAR ENDING OF VEHICLE IN FRONT. DEALER DENIES SYTEM RECORD OF BRAKE FAILURE AFTER SECOND OCCURRANCE. WHEN HEARD ABOUT RECALL, DEALER SAYS DOES NOT APPLY IN CANADA, AND NOT APPLICABLE TO THE 1991 MODEL YEAR.
Incident Oct 15, 2003
Structure, interior lightingFiled Nov 26, 2002
THE BACK DOUBLE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN ANYMORE. I CAN NOT GET INTO THE VAN TO PLACE MY SONS WHEEL CHAIR INTO IT. THE SPACE IN THE REAR WAS THE REASON WHY I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE SIDE DOOR WILL NO LONGER LOCK, AND THE INTERIOR LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN. *TS *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**770142
Power trainFiled Aug 15, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION TRANSFER CASE HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM FRAME OF VEHICLE . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
TiresFiled Feb 18, 2001
BOTH BLOWOUTS HAD THE APPEARANCE (TO A NON-EXPERT) OF A TREAD SEPARATION PROBLEM. *AK (DOT NUMBER: MKM3 TRHR TIRESIZE: P215/70R)
Incident Jul 14, 2000
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Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Nov 18, 2000
ABS BRAKES IN FRONT LOCK UP WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP. HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR NUMEROUS MILES AND NOW HAS BEEN ATTRIBUTED TO THE CONTROL MODULE FOR THE KELSEY HAYES ABS SYSTEM. ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE DUE TO SAFETY HAZARD. THIS APPARENTLY IS A RECALL FOR SEVERAL YEARS, HOWEVER, NOT 1991. I CAN NOT TAKE MY CHILDREN IN A VEHICLE THAT MAY LOSE ITS BRAKES BECAUSE OF AN ABS CONTROL PROBLEM. *AK
Incident Nov 17, 2000
Seat beltsCrash1 injuredFiled Oct 19, 2000
WHILE IN A LOW SPEED ACCIDENT SHOULDER SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT STEERING WHEEL. *AK
Incident Oct 2, 2000
TiresFiled Oct 4, 2000
FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRES(P215 75 R15)EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC
Incident Sep 1, 2000
VisibilityFiled Sep 28, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY; THIS COULD RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND REDUCED DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. *AK CAUSED BY BAD WIPER PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS THAT ARE LOCATED IN A SEALED COMPARTMENT, IT GETS DAMAGED BY WATER. *YH
Incident Apr 23, 2000
Suspension, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine coolingFiled Sep 13, 2000
THIS ASTROVAN SHOWS SEVERE RUSTOUT OF ALL UNDERBODY COMPONENTS, PARTICULARLY STEEL BRAKE LINES, CALIPERS, DRUMS, ROTORS, ETC. SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ALSO HAVE RUSTED TO THE POINT WHERE THEY INFLUENCE VEHICLE SAFETY. DEALER ASSERTS THAT THIS IS DUE TO IMPROPER STORAGE OR SUBMERSION IN SALT WATER BUT VAN KEPT ON ASPHALT PAVEMENT AND NEVER USED IN WATER. CONDITION EXISTED FROM FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. INDEPENDENT MECHANICS ASSEERTED RUSTOUT IS CHARACTERISTIC OF ALL ASTROVANS THEY HAVE SEEN. TO DATE HAVE REPLACES OVER $2000 OF BRAKE, RUNNING GEAR AND EXHAUST COMPONENTS IN 45000 MILES. THIS IS CLEARLY NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.*AK
Incident Oct 5, 1997
Service brakes, hydraulicCrashFiled Sep 11, 2000
WHILE MAKING A SUDDEN STOP VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN, BUT THEN IT RELEASED AND KEPT GOING, CONSUMER RAN INTO ANOTHER CAR. TOOK TO DEALER , AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK
Incident May 31, 2000
TiresFiled Sep 6, 2000
WHILE DRIVING, RIGHT REAR WINSTON TIRE 8.75 R16.5 LT EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, UPON INSPECTING OTHER TIRES, MECHANIC STATED 2 OF THE 3 REMAINING TIRES WERE BEGINNING TO SEPARATE, WHICH WAS CAUSING STEERING PROBLEMS. *SLC
Incident Oct 1, 1999
WheelsFiled Aug 3, 2000
THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING AND STUCK A PARKED VEHICLE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Incident May 30, 2000
Power train, structureFiled Jul 30, 2000
DEFECT IN DESIGN OF ALL-WHEEL DRIVE CAUSED FRAME TO RIP AND BREAK IN SEVERAL PLACES IN LEFT FRONT MAKING THE VEHICLE UN-REPAIRABLE ALSO BROKE RIGHT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT . VEHICLE HAS BEEN USED FOR ON-ROAD USE ONLY ,
Incident Jul 4, 2000
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled May 29, 2000
ALTHOUGH BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON THE BRAKES APPEAR TO FUNCTION PROPERLY . THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS CHECKED AND IS WORKING PROPERLY . THE CODE SCANNER READS A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED ME I WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL FOR FAILED BRAKE SYSTEMS. *AK
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled May 26, 2000
ABS LIGHT APPEARED,DEALER SAID ABS NOT FUCTIONING. *AK
Incident Jan 10, 2000
Electrical systemFireFiled Apr 7, 2000
CAR PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. UPON TURNING KEY TO START, SMOKE STARTED BILLOWING FROM UNDER DASH. SHUT OFF KEY, DISCONNECTED BATTERY AND AIRED VEHICLE. FOUND MELTED/ BARE WIRING. CONTACTED CHEVERLOT CUSTORMER SERVICE (#990501Z66, CONTACT KIM HILL). INDIVIDUAL REPORTED NOTHING GM COULD DO TO DEFRAY COSTS OF REPAIR. DEALER ESTIMATE AT $2,240. *AK
Incident Sep 5, 1999
Power trainFiled Nov 17, 1999
CONSUMER ONCE STOPPED, STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL AND CAR MADE A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE BACK, LIKE SOMETHING WAS GOING TO FALL OFF. SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING WAS LOOSE. THEN GOT INTO PLACE, NOISE STOPPED UNTIL STOP AND GO AGAIN. IT WAS NOT THE TRANSMISSION. TOOK TO DEALER, THEY COULDN'T HEAR THE CLUNKING. *AK
Incident Nov 17, 1998
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Nov 5, 1999
THE ABS BRAKES WERE NOT OPERATIONAL AFTER BEING APPLIED. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP & THEN SLIDE. THIS IS AN EVERYDAY PROBLEM. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED THE FIRST TIME AT 87,000 MILES. NOW THEY HAVE FAILED AGAIN. *AK
Incident Oct 15, 1999
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Oct 21, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL REMAINS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION, CAUSING TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Unknown or otherFiled Oct 5, 1999
NO SUMMARY.
Incident Apr 25, 1994
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Sep 30, 1999
ANTI LOCK BRAKES ARE HARD TO STOP AND LOCK UP TOO. YH
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Sep 30, 1999
ANTI LOCK BRAKES ARE HARD TO STOP AND LOCK UP TOO. YH
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Sep 21, 1999
91 MODEL VEHICLE WAS NOY INCLUDED IN RECALL FOR THE ALBS COMPUTER WHICH CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *YC
Incident Jul 1, 1996
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Sep 17, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL STIFFENS HALF WAY, AND VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. ALSO THE VEHICLE MAKES A CLICKING NOISE. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE, BUT COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
EquipmentFiled Sep 3, 1999
IE97031; AIR CONDITIONER FAN SWITCH WIRING MELTED, AND ELEFT AN ODOR WHICH MAY START A FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
Incident Jan 1, 1998
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Aug 30, 1999
WHENEVER THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE STARTS TO SHIMMY. ALSO, RESULTS IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK
Incident Jun 23, 1999
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Jul 26, 1999
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE ABS SYSTEM LOCKED UP CAUSING TO VEHICLE SKID. ABS SYSTEM WENT OUT THREE TIMES; DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK
Incident Jan 1, 1995
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Jul 26, 1999
WHILE MAKING A SUDDEN STOP BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKES PEDAL BRAKES WOULD FADE AWAY,RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Incident Apr 1, 1997
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Jul 22, 1999
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ,THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, DEALER HAS REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER . *AK
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled May 20, 1999
WHEN MAKING PANIC STOPS ABS KICKS IN AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. ALSO, ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVERYTIME THIS HAPPENS. VEHICLE HAS TO BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO RESET THE ABS COMPUTER. DEALER CLAIMS THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. *AK
VisibilityFiled Dec 2, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY WHEN WEATHER IS RAINY. THIS CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY FOR DRIVER. *AK
Incident Oct 1, 1998
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Oct 26, 1998
AFTER A STOP, VEHICLE OFF, I DROVE FOR 1/2 MILE TO A STOP SIGN, ROAD COMPLETELY DRY, NO SAND, DIRT, ETC, 55 DEGREES SUNNY, AND BRAKES WORKED NORNAL AS I SLOWED FROM ABOUT 20,,THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES,,AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR,,AND I PUSHED HARDER IN PANIC,,WENT THRU STOP SIGN,,AND TOOK FOOT OFF BRAKES, AND PUMPED PEDAL,,AND THEY NOW WORKED NORMAL. I MADE A LEFT TURN DOWNHILL TO ANOTHER STOP SIGN,,SAME EXACT THING, THIS TIME I WENT OUT INTO A 4 LANE HI WAY..WAS ABLE TO STEER BACK INTO RIGHT LANE,,,AND STOP VEHICLE LIKE BEFORE,,I TESTED BRAKES AGAIN,,AND THEY AGAIN WORKED NORMAL. I DROVE VERY SLOWLY 10 TO 15 MPH AND MADE A LEFT TURN INTO SHOPPING CENTER ,,UPHILL,,AND TRIED BRAKES..AGAIN FAILED. I STOPPED, CHECKED FLUID RESERVOIRS UNDER HOOD, BOTH FRONT AND REAR GOOD,,,,I WIGGLED WIRES ON BOTTOM FRONT OF UNIT,,,RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND THEY NOW WORKED,,BUT I AM AFRAID TO USE THEM OR IT.. NOW WHAT..PARK IT ?? HELP
Incident Oct 26, 1998
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Oct 18, 1998
ABS SYSTEM FAILED. DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES AT THE STOP SIGN, LEAVING THE SUBDIVISION AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE DRIVER COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE, WENT INTO THE TRAFFIC WITHOUT STOPPING AT THE STOP SIGN. ALSO, REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS AND HYDRAULIC DISTRIBUTION VALVE FAILED. *AK
Incident Oct 1, 1998
StructureFiled Oct 10, 1998
PAINT PEELING OFF VEHICLE.
Vehicle speed controlFiled Aug 11, 1998
CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGES WITHOUT PEDAL OR CONTROL APPLICATION. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SAME PROBLEM IN 1994, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER NOT AWARE OF CURRENT SITUATION. *AK
Incident May 5, 1998
SeatsFiled Aug 4, 1998
SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSANGER'S SEAT AND THE SEAT COLLAPSED AND FELL BACKWARDS. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD SEAT REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER THE RECALL #93V187000. *AK
Incident May 15, 1998
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Jun 24, 1998
REAR DISK BRAKE CALIPERS FROZEN CAUSING FAILURE.
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Apr 28, 1998
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.
Incident Dec 10, 1997
SteeringFiled Apr 21, 1998
WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS 4 TO 5 INCHES OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO WOBBLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Incident Apr 1, 1998
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Jan 26, 1998
WHEN ABS BRAKES WERE APPLIED VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. OWNER NOTES THERE WAS NO BRAKING POWER. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALERS,BUT DEALERS NOTED THAT ENTIRE ABS UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED.(KELSEY HASE).. *AK
SuspensionFiled Jan 23, 1998
EXCESSIVE AND RAPID TIRE WEAR CAUSED BY INFERIOR FRONT SUSPENSION THAT IS ORIGINAL FACTORY EQUIPMENT. *AK
Incident Dec 1, 1991
Electrical systemFiled Jan 23, 1998
ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURRED IN CIRCUIT TO INTERMITTEN IGNITION SWITCH, DAMAGING IGNITION SWITCH AND FUSING OTHER CIRCUITS TOGETHER.
Incident Oct 24, 1995
Electrical systemFiled Jan 20, 1998
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE DASH HAS BEEN INOPERATIVE DUE TO A SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. DEALER HAS FIXED. *AK
Service brakes, hydraulicFiled Nov 25, 1997
BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR.
Incident Jan 1, 1993
NHTSA crash ratings
1991 Chevrolet Astro
- Front, driver
- 1 out of 5 stars
- Front, passenger
- 1 out of 5 stars
- Side, front seat
- Not Rated
- Side, rear seat
- Not Rated
- Rollover
- Not Rated
Rated under NHTSA's pre-2011 program, which scored each seat. These stars can't be compared with ratings from 2011 on.
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