Chevrolet Astro recalls

There are 15 safety recalls on record for the Chevrolet Astro, covering 3,510,108 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Chevrolet Astro recalls by model year

2003 1 2002 1 2001 1 1999 1 1998 3 1997 4 1996 4 1995 3 1994 2 1993 1 1992 1 1991 3 1990 4

All recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported March 14, 2005 · 77,055 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain minivans, the multifunction switch may develop an open circuit condition in the stop lamp or hazard lamp circuit that results in the stop lamps and hazard lamps being inoperative.
Risk: The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard warning flasher switch and apply special grease to the contacts at the time of installation of the module free of charge. The repair would be used in vehicles in which the hazard slider button is still movable. If a vehicle has a hazard slider button that is not movable (frozen), the entire multifunction switch will be replaced. The recall began on april 13, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.

Recall number 05V099000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball jointReported September 12, 2003 · 41,477 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain minivans have an interference condition between the lower ball joint rubber boot and the steering knuckle (both left/right sides), which could result in cutting of the boot that is intended to seal the ball joint. If the lower ball joint boot were cut, contamination from the road (salt, dirt, water, etc.) could enter the ball socket area of the ball joint causing the joint to wear out too quickly.
Risk: The steering knuckle could separate from the lower control arm, dropping down the affected corner of the vehicle. The coil spring would push the control arm down into contact with the ground, creating a drag that would slow the vehicle. The driver could have difficulty in maintaining the directional control of the vehicle. In addition, the affected wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle if forces resulting from the wheel's dragging action were sufficient to fracture the tie rod end and upper ball joint connections. Separation of the wheel assembly would also sever that wheel's hydraulic brake hose, resulting in lost braking performance from the front brake system. Vehicle stopping distance would increase, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering knuckles. Owner notification is expected to begin on april 8, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.

Recall number 03V328000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshield wiper/washerReported April 28, 2003 · 1,755,876 vehicles affected

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

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exteriorReported March 7, 2003 · 507,171 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
Risk: If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on april 24, 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 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.

Recall number 03V093000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: warning light/devicesReported April 10, 2001 · 461,851 vehicles affected

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 seatReported January 20, 1999 · 2,090 vehicles affected

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/otherReported April 8, 1997 · 18,972 vehicles affected

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

Suspension: front: control arm: lower armReported September 13, 1995 · 69 vehicles affected

What is wrong: These vehicles were assembled with the left-hand lower control arm-to-frame rear nut not tightened to the specified torque.
Risk: Low torque can allow the attachment bolt to loosen and subsequently fatigue and break. This can result in separation of the left-hand control arm from the frame increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the left-hand lower control arm-to- frame rear nut to the proper torque specification.

Recall number 95V175000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mountingReported October 4, 1994 · 3,037 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The fuel lines attached to the fuel tank were not properly tightened.
Risk: These fuel lines can loosen to the point of allowing fuel to leak from the lines resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will lower the fuel tank and tighten the fuel tank lines to the proper torque value.

Recall number 94V188000 · Recall details

Seats: front assembly: head restraintReported September 14, 1994 · 381 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 202, "head restraints."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: seat occupants are subject to increased risk of injury in the event of a sudd stop or accident.
Remedy: Sherry designs will provide an attachable headrest for the dealer or customer to add to the seats.

Recall number 94V177000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported May 9, 1994 · 2,255 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The manufacturer's certification label and/or the driver air bag advisory label may be missing from the vehicles, which does not conform to the requirements of 49 cfr 567.
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: owners of vehicle would be unaware of the load capacity of the vans, the van build date, and would not have any assurance that the vans meet the federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Remedy: The labels will be furnished to owner's for installation on the vehicles.

Recall number 94V087000 · Recall details

SeatsReported November 16, 1993 · 604,207 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a "soft" joint. This "soft" joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint looseness, causing bolt fatigue and eventual bolt failure.
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 without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame "soft" joint and replace the recliner bolts.

Recall number 93V187000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported September 20, 1991 · 4,842 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Seat belt anchorage bar for rear sofa failed to sustain loads required by fmvss 210.
Risk: Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 210.
Remedy: Replace noncomplying sofa bar with bar that meets requirements.

Recall number 91V164000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported June 14, 1991 · 185 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The seat belts for the front and mid-ship seats did not rest on pelvis as required by fmvss 209.
Risk: Seat belts may not restrain seat occupant, and couldinjure the seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy: Relocate seat belt anchor bolts to adjust belts for seat locations.

Recall number 91V102000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported August 13, 1990 · 30,640 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Fuel return hoses may break at either crimped coupling, causing a leakage of fuel.
Risk: In the event of a fuel return line separation, a fuelleak occurring in the presence of an ignition source could cause a fire.
Remedy: Install a properly crimped fuel return hose.

Recall number 90V146000 · Recall details

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15, covering exterior lighting, suspension and visibility.

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