Model year record

1991 Chevrolet Astro

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 121 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.

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 slip40
Structure: body: door7
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5
Seat belts: front: retractor4
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3
Power train: driveline: driveshaft3
Seat belts: front: webbing3
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light3
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Tires: tread/belt3
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
Seats2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Unknown or other2
Vehicle speed control2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Parking brake: conventional1
Parking brake: conventional: air1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Service brakes1258,900 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: column1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Structure1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Suspension: rear: springs1
Tires1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1990 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 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.