1987 Chevrolet Astro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1987 Chevrolet Astro. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
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).
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
The seat belts for the front and mid-ship seats did not rest on pelvis as required by fmvss 209.
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
29 complaints3 involved a crash8 injuries3 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
Brackets surrounding the power steering pump failing in this model vehicle which in turn causes the serpentine belt to pop while driving leaving a power failure and ability to steer the vehicle. I nearly crashed my vehicle in rush hour traffic because I could not steer to get off the road. Doing…
Brackets surrounding the power steering pump failing in this model vehicle which in turn causes the serpentine belt to pop while driving leaving a power failure and ability to steer the vehicle. I nearly crashed my vehicle in rush hour traffic because I could not steer to get off the road. Doing research over last few dates talking to mechanics this has been seen on numerous occasions. The part to fix the bracket IS hard to find. *nm
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
I have a gm astro van. The steering column bolts came loose therefore allowing the steering wheel and column to move about 2 to 3 inches in any direction. while the van IS parked or while driving. This IS the third time that this has happened. Two previus times the steering column bolts were fixed…
I have a gm astro van. The steering column bolts came loose therefore allowing the steering wheel and column to move about 2 to 3 inches in any direction. while the van IS parked or while driving. This IS the third time that this has happened. Two previus times the steering column bolts were fixed by a gm dearship. Took it back for the third time. Each time being charged to tighten the bolts. This latest repair to tighten the loose bolts worked for a 12 month period, and then they come loose again. Dealer admits that there IS a flaw in the design but that no recall has been issued by gm. *jb
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Right fron passenger shoulder webbing seperated
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Consumer states the steering column came loose while making a right turn at 25 mph and causes loss of steering control. Dealer was notified. nlm
- Structure › Frame and members
Rusted frame was discovered when reparing brake lines.
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Power steering pump support bracket failed, causing steering to be really hard to turn.this was fourth time it has failed since purchase of vehicle.*ak the consumer states that the steel bracket failure should be due to design problem. *yh
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
It IS vary scary when you have no steering its the 3RD bracket put on. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
This van was purchased used in 1990 and the paint has steadily "peeled" for about the past 4 years. IS there a way to have chevrolet repaint the van? Thanks. *ak
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Spare tire IS suspended under vehicle with a steel cable. this cable broke while vehicle was in motion and tire fell off of vehicle. fortunately the vehicle was traveling at only 10 mph. this could have been very serious! no less than 2 people have been killed in the city of syracuse by…
Spare tire IS suspended under vehicle with a steel cable. this cable broke while vehicle was in motion and tire fell off of vehicle. fortunately the vehicle was traveling at only 10 mph. this could have been very serious! no less than 2 people have been killed in the city of syracuse by simillar accidents over the past 15 years! this cable failed because it rusted through. it IS also imposible to inspect the condition of this cable without removing the spare tire. the cable should be replaced with a stainless steel cable. non-stanless steel cables should not be allowed in this safety critical application.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Owner had to apply brakes suddenly and the shoulder and laps belts on the driver's side did not lock up to hold the driver in the seat. Dealer has not seen. *ak
- Seats
Driver's seat welds failed, causing seat to collapse.
- Seats
Recall #91c33 relace one recliner bolt, still three to be replaced, after seat broke it collaspe.
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Owner experienced loss of power steering due to a defective bracket that holds the power steering/ air conditioner and alternator snapped off. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belts loose.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Vehicle's front passenger seat belt malfunctioned, the housing will only let 6 inches worth of belt loose, not allowing a person to use it, the rear passenger seat belts are experiencing the same problem with the retractors. *ak
- Steering › Column
The steering column has the tilt wheel feature. Now the steering column will not stay in a position.
- Vehicle speed control
Consumer was at a stop sign, when started driving an the cruise control came on, causing an accident . Please describe. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While driving, passenger rear/left seatback rest bolt sheared off, allowing seat back to collapse. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine bracket broke, causing serpintine belt to put stress on power steering pump resulting in breakage of power steering pump bolts. *Sd
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's and passenger seat belt retractors have failed, unable use seat belts. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Front/rear outside door handles broke. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine cylinder #5 failed. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine accessory plate cracked/replaced 3 times, causing vehicle to stall. *aw
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The rear right bench seat belt buckle will not lock . tt
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
The steering column and wheel are loose, a bolt that holds it together has come loose. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Seat back bolt breakage
There is no summary currently available
- Driver seat back failure
There is no summary currently available
- Power steering failure
There is no summary currently available
- Spare tire carrier failure
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- Power steering failure
There is no summary currently available
- Rear axle seal failure
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- Rear a/c unit
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10007244Window regulator motor does not fit.
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