Model year record

1996 Chevrolet Astro

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 345 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet Astro, 1995–2005 generation
Pictured: the 1995–2005 generation. MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V159000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,755,876
Reported to NHTSA
2003-04-28
Owners notified
2003-06-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V123000

Seat belts: front: warning light/devices

Component
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
461,851
Reported to NHTSA
2001-04-10
Owners notified
2001-06-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE "FASTEN SAFETY-BELT" AUDIBLE WARNING OCCASIONALLY MAY NOT COME ON OR MAY TERMINATE IN LESS THAN FOUR SECONDS AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Safety risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ALARM MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V009000

Child seat

Component
Child seat
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
2,090
Reported to NHTSA
1999-01-20
Owners notified
1999-01-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED DUAL CHILD SEATS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY BE MISSING A SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CLUTCH SPRING AND/OR PAWL SPRING IN THE CHILD SEAT. IF THE CLUTCH SPRING WAS MISSING, THE SEAT BELT WOULD LOCK IN THE RETRACTED POSITION AND COULD NOT BE USED. IF THE PAWL SPRING WAS MISSING, THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT WOULD CONTINUALLY PLAY OUT AND WOULD NOT LOCK.

Safety risk

THESE CONDITIONS COULD INCREASE THE OCCUPANT'S RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELTS ON THE CHILD SEATS, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CHILD SEAT.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V057000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component
Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
18,972
Reported to NHTSA
1997-04-08
Owners notified
1997-04-28

Defect description

THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE RIGHT-HAND REAR BUCKET SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A VEHICLE CRASH.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTOR ON THE REAR SEAT CUSHION FRAME.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar3880,222 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor26—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2196,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer21—
Air bags: frontal13106,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1230,000 mi
Structure: body: door1158,903 mi
Suspension: front9—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner8120,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump7—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys6120,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components6—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment5—
Suspension565,000 mi
Unknown or other565,000 mi
Vehicle speed control5—
Electrical system: ignition4180,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe4—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch4—
Tires4—
Visibility: power window devices and controls439,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Power train: driveline: differential unit3—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3—
Seat belts: front: retractor3—
Seats3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element3—
Air bags2—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system265,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2—
Service brakes2120,227 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum2—
Steering2235,059 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly230,000 mi
Structure: frame and members2—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring2—
Electrical system1132,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling165,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings130,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline165,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Parking brake1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1110,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: linkages1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut195,690 mi
Suspension: rear1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—

The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1997 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.

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