1990 Chevrolet Astro

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #93V187000November 16, 1993604,207 vehicles affected

  seats

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #91V164000September 20, 19914,842 vehicles affected

  seat belts: front: anchorage

  Seat belt anchorage bar for rear sofa failed to sustain loads required by FMVSS 210.

  Vehicles would not comply with FMVSS 210.

  Remedy

  Replace noncomplying sofa bar with bar that meets requirements.

• NHTSA recall #91V102000June 14, 1991185 vehicles affected

  seat belts: front: anchorage

  The seat belts for the front and mid-ship seats did not rest on pelvis as required by FMVSS 209.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #90V146000August 13, 199030,640 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  Fuel return hoses may break at either crimped coupling, causing a leakage of fuel.

  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.

Other model years

• 1987 29
• 1988 56
• 1989 57
• 1990
• 1991 95
• 1992 132
• 1993 135
• 1994 328
• 1995 446
• 1996 263
• 1997 360
• 1998 241
• 1999 133
• 2000 175
• 2001 91
• 2002 70
• 2003 62