Known Recalls

Model year record

1990 Chevrolet Astro

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 93 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V187000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
604,207
Reported to NHTSA
1993-11-16
Owners notified
1994-01-20

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V164000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
SHERROD VANS, INC.
Vehicles affected
4,842
Reported to NHTSA
1991-09-20
Owners notified
1992-06-04

Defect description

SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.

Safety risk

VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V102000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
ASC COLAMCO
Vehicles affected
185
Reported to NHTSA
1991-06-14
Owners notified
1991-09-13

Defect description

THE SEAT BELTS FOR THE FRONT AND MID-SHIP SEATS DID NOT REST ON PELVIS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.

Safety risk

SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN SEAT OCCUPANT, AND COULDINJURE THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

RELOCATE SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS TO ADJUST BELTS FOR SEAT LOCATIONS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V146000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
30,640
Reported to NHTSA
1990-08-13
Owners notified
1990-08-27

Defect description

FUEL RETURN HOSES MAY BREAK AT EITHER CRIMPED COUPLING, CAUSING A LEAKAGE OF FUEL.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A FUEL RETURN LINE SEPARATION, A FUELLEAK OCCURRING IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A PROPERLY CRIMPED FUEL RETURN HOSE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip27—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4—
Power train: automatic transmission4—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment4—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust350,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner3—
Unknown or other3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Seats2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Steering: column2—
Structure: body2—
Tires2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1182,083 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seat belts1182,083 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1182,083 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: body: door1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1182,083 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1182,083 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—

The 1989 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1991 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.