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1987 Chevrolet AstroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 1987 Chevrolet Astro, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years79% below the Astro median · #18 of 19 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints294 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage120kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 18, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Chevrolet Astro has problems

29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering110
Seat belts61
Seats30
Engine and engine cooling30
Structure30
Vehicle speed control22
Equipment10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1987 Chevrolet Astro recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 93V-187 · Nov 16, 1993 · 604,207 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 91V-102 · Jun 14, 1991 · 185 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1987 vs. every other Astro year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Astro median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
7 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Chevrolet Astro, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR A/C UNITEA88039 · closed Oct 31, 1989
    No recall
  2. POWER STEERING FAILUREEA90023 · closed Apr 30, 1991
    No recall
  3. SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGEEA92022 · closed Nov 19, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-187
  4. REAR AXLE SEAL FAILUREPE89106 · closed Sep 19, 1989
    No recall
  5. POWER STEERING FAILUREPE90028 · closed Apr 16, 1990
    No recall
  6. SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILUREPE90039 · closed Jun 29, 1990
    No recall
  7. DRIVER SEAT BACK FAILUREPE92015 · closed Jun 24, 1992
    No recall
In owners' words

What Astro owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10168505 · Sep 18, 2006 · 144,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10131961 · Aug 8, 2005 · 95,451 miles
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
Complaint 8006457 · Mar 27, 2002

Own a 1987 Astro?

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