1987 Chevrolet Astro Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1987 Chevrolet Astro recalls

Most common 1987 Chevrolet Astro problems

Problem areas named in the 29 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	11
Seat Belts	7
Structure	4
Engine And Engine Cooling	3
Seats	3
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Equipment	1

What owners report

2006-09-18, Steering
BRACKETS SURROUNDING THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILING IN THIS MODEL VEHICLE WHICH IN TURN CAUSES THE SERPENTINE BELT TO POP WHILE DRIVING LEAVING A POWER FAILURE AND ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE. I NEARLY CRASHED MY VEHICLE IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC BECAUSE I COULD NOT STEER TO GET OFF THE ROAD. DOING RESEARCH OVER LAST FEW DATES TALKING TO MECHANICS THIS HAS BEEN SEEN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE PART TO FIX THE BRACKET IS HARD TO FIND. *NM

2005-08-08, Steering
I HAVE A GM ASTRO VAN. THE STEERING COLUMN BOLTS CAME LOOSE THEREFORE ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN TO MOVE ABOUT 2 TO 3 INCHES IN ANY DIRECTION. WHILE THE VAN IS PARKED OR WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. TWO PREVIUS TIMES THE STEERING COLUMN BOLTS WERE FIXED BY A GM DEARSHIP. TOOK IT BACK FOR THE THIRD TIME. EACH TIME BEING CHARGED TO TIGHTEN THE BOLTS. THIS LATEST REPAIR TO TIGHTEN THE LOOSE BOLTS WORKED FOR A 12 MONTH PERIOD, AND THEN THEY COME LOOSE AGAIN. DEALER ADMITS THAT THERE IS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN BUT THAT NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED BY GM. *JB

2003-12-23, Seat Belts
RIGHT FRON PASSENGER SHOULDER WEBBING SEPERATED

2002-03-27, Steering
CONSUMER STATES THE STEERING COLUMN CAME LOOSE WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 25 MPH AND CAUSES LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. NLM

2001-09-19, Structure
RUSTED FRAME WAS DISCOVERED WHEN REPARING BRAKE LINES.

1987 Chevrolet Astro questions

Does the 1987 Chevrolet Astro have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1987 Chevrolet Astro: Seats; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Chevrolet Astro?

Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (11), Seat Belts (7), Structure (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Chevrolet Astro has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.