no report yet
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
1996 Chevrolet AstroProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 263 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Astro, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 26, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Chevrolet Astro has problems
263 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
60Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
60Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
33Service brakes, hydraulic3 crash/fire/injury
19Power train
18Engine and engine cooling
18Fuel system, gasoline
16Steering
15Air bags
15Structure
6412 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 60 | 2 |
| Visibility | 60 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 33 | 3 |
| Power train | 19 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 18 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 18 | 0 |
| Steering | 16 | 2 |
| Air bags | 15 | 13 |
| Structure | 15 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 64 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1996 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
Front: warning light/devices
Risk. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
no report yet
Child seat
Risk. THESE CONDITIONS COULD INCREASE THE OCCUPANT'S RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
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
1996 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
'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1996 Chevrolet Astro safety ratings
1996 Chevrolet Astro in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1996 Chevrolet Astro, and the recalls they led to.
- WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURELed to recall 03V-159
In owners' words
What Astro owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1996 CHEVY ASTRO LF TORSION BAR BROKE. LUCKILY IT HAPPENED AFTER MY WIFE WENT ON AN 800 MILE TRIP. DEALER REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED SHORTER BAR. FRONT NOW A LOT LOWER THAN ORIGINAL. DEALER DID NOT REQUIRE OR INSIST THE OTHER ONE BE FIXED AT THIS TIME. THEY ADJUSTED THE CAMBER OF THE WHEEL TO…
THE TORSION BAR SNAPPED IN HALF. THIS BAR WAS INADEQUATE TO THE VEHICLE, AND GM HAS A MODIFIED VERSION FOR THIS. THE BAR BROKE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS GOING 10 MPH, WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND THIS CAUSED THE LEFT FRONT TO DROP DOWN ABOUT 8 TO 10 INCHES AND WAS A…
PART#15990701 FAILED,BROKE.CAUSING LEFT CORNER OF VECHICLETO DROOP ALMOST TO INTERFERING WITH LEFT FRONT WHEEL.THIS PART IS COMMINLY KNOWN AS A TORSION BAR AND SHOULD NOT BE FAILING/.THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT.THIS VECH.IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED.REPARING THIS IS GOING TO BE…
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