1996 Chevrolet Astro recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1996 Chevrolet Astro, covering 2,238,789 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- 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 number 03V159000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
- 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 number 01V123000 · Recall details
Child seat
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- These conditions could increase the occupant's risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the seat belts on the child seats, and if necessary, replace the child seat.
Recall number 99V009000 · Recall details
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- The outboard safety belt webbing on the right-hand rear bucket seat can separate during a vehicle crash.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant would not be properly restrained and personal injury could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protector on the rear seat cushion frame.
Recall number 97V057000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Astro recalls
How do I check if my 1996 Chevrolet Astro has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Astro have?
4, covering visibility, seat belts and child seat.
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