Model year record

1997 Chevrolet Astro

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 563 owner complaints on file.

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
Power train: automatic transmission3853,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3450,888 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2692,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer21
Vehicle speed control1765,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system15
Air bags: frontal14
Structure: body: door1453,000 mi
Unknown or other1468,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1330,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline13
Suspension: front13
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1353,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1279,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1118,796 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1160,000 mi
Electrical system10125,000 mi
Fuel system, other10
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump10
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly9
Tires9203,000 mi
Steering878,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys6
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system6
Power train: driveline: differential unit618,796 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly6
Seats630,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components6
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut6
Suspension6
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5213,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic5131,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc5
Visibility: windshield5
Air bags4
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery4
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors4
Seat belts4100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages4177,821 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist4
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment453,000 mi
Structure: body4137,560 mi
Electrical system: ignition3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)387,470 mi
Equipment3
Exterior lighting: headlights3
Fuel system, gasoline359,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3
Steering: gear box: shaft sector3
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate330,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt396,900 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear3
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor287,470 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system284,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system224,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Power train230,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
Power train: manual transmission2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2
Structure2140,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2
Structure: frame and members2
Suspension: front: shock absorber2
Tires: sidewall2
Vehicle speed control: cables2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs272,400 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine1184,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control187,470 mi
Equipment: electrical1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices189,000 mi
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages1137,560 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Parking brake: conventional1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Service brakes1229,760 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: linkages1
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1
Suspension: front: hub150,888 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Suspension: rear1108,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core118,796 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: linkages1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1

The 1996 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has about 1.5 times 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.