There have been 17 safety recalls for the Chevrolet Astro. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Chevrolet Astro.
These conditions could increase the occupant's risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Chevrolet Astro, 1997 Chevrolet Astro, 1998 Chevrolet Astro, 1996 GMC Safari, 1997 GMC Safari, 1998 GMC Safari |
| Component: CHILD SEAT |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant would not be properly restrained and personal injury could result.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Chevrolet Astro, 1997 Chevrolet Astro, 1996 GMC Safari, 1997 GMC Safari |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR |
| Recall Summary: The outboard safety belt webbing on the right-hand rear bucket seat can separate during a vehicle crash. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet Astro, 1995 GMC Safari |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
| Recall Summary: These vehicles were assembled with the left-hand lower control arm-to-frame rear nut not tightened to the specified torque. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
These fuel lines can loosen to the point of allowing fuel to leak from the lines resulting in a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet Astro, 1995 GMC Safari |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Recall Summary: The fuel lines attached to the fuel tank were not properly tightened. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Consequence of non-compliance: seat occupants are subject to increased risk of injury in the event of a sudd stop or accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Chevrolet Astro, 1993 Chevrolet Astro, 1994 Chevrolet Astro, 1992 Chevrolet G20, 1993 Chevrolet G20, 1994 Chevrolet G20, 1992 Dodge B250, 1993 Dodge B250, 1994 Dodge B250 |
| Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT |
| Recall Summary: The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 202, "head restraints. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 14, 2005 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 77,055 |
| Sep. 12, 2003 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 41,477 |
| Apr. 28, 2003 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 1,755,876 |
| Mar. 7, 2003 | Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior | 507,171 |
| Apr. 10, 2001 | Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devices | 461,851 |
| Jan. 20, 1999 | Child Seat | 2,090 |
| Apr. 8, 1997 | Seat Belts:rear | 18,972 |
| Sep. 13, 1995 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 69 |
| Oct. 4, 1994 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 3,037 |
| Sep. 14, 1994 | Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint | 381 |
| May. 9, 1994 | Equipment:other:labels | 2,255 |
| Nov. 16, 1993 | Seats | 604,207 |
| Sep. 20, 1991 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 4,842 |
| Jun. 14, 1991 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 185 |
| Aug. 13, 1990 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 30,640 |
| Dec. 3, 1985 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 26,741 |
| Oct. 7, 1985 | Parking Brake:driveline:air:chamber | 4,870 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2003 Chevrolet Astro | 1 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Astro | 1 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Astro | 1 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Astro | 1 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Astro | 3 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Astro | 4 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Astro | 4 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Astro | 3 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Astro | 2 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Astro | 1 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Astro | 1 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Astro | 3 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Astro | 4 |
| 1989 Chevrolet Astro | 3 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Astro | 2 |
| 1987 Chevrolet Astro | 2 |
| 1986 Chevrolet Astro | 1 |
| 1985 Chevrolet Astro | 3 |
| 1984 Chevrolet Astro | 1 |
| 1983 Chevrolet Astro | 1 |