1992 Chevrolet Astro steering problems

12 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Hydraulic power assist: pump
4
Linkages: arm: idler and attachment
3
Hydraulic power assist system
3
Linkages
1
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
1
Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Astro steering problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Chevrolet Astro steering

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Power steering loss 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1992 Chevrolet Astro owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 4, 2002 · Steering · MI · crash

I had this steering component ( forged part ) break on left side last year and now the right side. If I had been traveling at 70 MPH and this component break then I suspect that we would be dead for both incidents. I suspect some faulty parts manufactured by oem. This type of failure should not occur. I suspect many other people are in jeopardy if they have similar vehicles and parts. I think someone should look into this situation. Please keep me advised as to what you find out.

Filed Jul 10, 2001 · Steering · FL

Vehicle has 2 idler arms that are failing after 2 years of use. Manufacturer modified this model vehicle in 1994 to use one idler arm instead of two.*ak

Filed Jun 4, 2001 · Steering · OR

Power steering pump failed twice. First time due to wear and tear to operate properly while traveling at 10 to 15 MPH, and 20 MPH second time. Each incident caused loss of steering and control of brakes due to brakes running through this power steering pump. This vehicle is unmanagable when power steering is lost due to being four wheel drive and steering being hard to handle. *ak consumer states steering is lost completely at time of steering pump failure.

Filed Mar 20, 2000 · Brakes, Steering · LA

When steering wheel is turned the brakes are activated. When parking, the brake pedal travels when the steering wheel is turned. The farther you turn the wheel the harder the brakes are applied. At higway speeds, around moderate curves, the brakes are applied and the cruise controle is deactivated. We are not sure how this part functions ( power assist, steering), but we are concerned that the brakes are activated with a slight turn of the steering wheel at highway speeds. On wet roads or in "avoidence situations" if the steering mechanism activates the brakes, loss of control of the vehicle may occur.

Filed Jun 18, 1999 · Steering · WI

Consumer was driving at 35 MPH. When suddenly both idle arms broke, causing total loss of steering. Consumer had to apply brakes slowly until the vehicle cruised to a complete stop. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Dec 9, 1997 · Steering · MA

The power steering pump and power brake pump are one unit, therefore when failure occurred, both units were effected.

Filed Jun 9, 1997 · Steering · NY

While driving at 20mph the steering linkage idler arm broke off and broke through the frame of the car, causing complete loss of steering control.

Filed Mar 25, 1995 · Steering · MI · crash

Power assist pump failed, causing loss of steering and braking capability, accident.

Filed Jan 23, 1995 · Steering · PA

Steering locks up, causing loss of directional control, whenever brakes are applied.

Filed Jan 23, 1995 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

Power steering pump replaced.

Questions about the 1992 Chevrolet Astro steering

Does the 1992 Chevrolet Astro have steering problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the steering of the 1992 Chevrolet Astro, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1992 Chevrolet Astro steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Chevrolet Astro steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Astro have bad steering?

The Chevrolet Astro model years with the most steering complaints are 1997 (40 complaints), 1995 (26 complaints) and 1996 (16 complaints).