Table 1 shows eight common steering related problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Astro. The number one most common problem is related to the steering idler arm (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (one problem).
A metallic noise was heard from front of vehicle. Steering would not function properly. Consumer found the steering mechanism had come undone, that the bolt and nut had come unscrewed and the steering arm unconnected from the steering mechanism. Read details...
While driving 65 mph the front passenger side of vehicle dropped, causing driver to loose control of vehicle. Vehicle bounced across 3 lanes of traffic, child hit his head on side of vehicle. Dealer determined the tie rod broke on passenger side. Read details...
We were driving west on I-80 near gary, in after midnight. 2 of our 4 children are belted in the back, when all of a sudden, we have no steering - the wheel is spinned freely. We drifted at 65 mph and crashed into the guardrail. Read details...