Chevrolet Astro 1985
Model Astro made in 1985 by Chevrolet got 7 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 6 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, seat belts and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. The car had some investigations: seats, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and parking brake. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 4.3l.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 14 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 22/26/23 | 24/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 14 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 14 | 84 828 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/24/20 | 20/31/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 14 | 84 8 3 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 14 | 84 8 3 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/25/20 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 14 | 84 824 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 15 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 22/26/23 | 24/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 15 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 15 | 84 828 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/21/18 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 1042 | 15 | 84 8 3 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 16/21/18 | 18/26/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 15 | 84 8 3 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/29/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 15 | 84 824 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 14 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 22/24/23 | 24/30/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 14 | 84 827 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 14 | 84 820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/22/18 | 18/28/22 | Regular | $ 1042 | 14 | 84 8 7 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 16/19/17 | 18/24/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 14 | 84 8 7 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/20/18 | 18/26/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 14 | 84 8 9 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 15 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 22/24/23 | 24/30/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 15 | 84 827 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 15 | 84 820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/19/17 | 18/25/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 15 | 84 8 7 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 16/18/17 | 18/23/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 15 | 84 8 7 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/20/17 | 18/25/20 | Regular | $ 1102 | 15 | 84 8 9 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 06E049000 | CK MOTORSPORT, INC. | E (Equipment) | 27176 | 07/01/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/24/2006 | 06/05/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - AIR - CHAMBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V124000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1982 to 02/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 4870 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/07/1985 | 10/16/1985 | 571 | 121 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The rear brake release time may be greater than the time specified in fmvss 121, air brake system. in addition, some tractors may have warped parking brake apply springs which also effect the rear brake release time. consequence of defect: tractors fail to meet the stopping distance specified in fmvss 121 which is required to stop the truck safely. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a quick release valve in the trailer service air line and increase the diameter of the rear service brake line. also inspect rear spring brake chamber and release if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: air brakes. vehicle description: tractors equipped with rpo rq3 tractor application. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V187000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1984 to 01/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 604207 | 01/20/1994 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/16/1993 | 11/29/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame soft joint and replace the recliner bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior systems; seat tracks, anchors, and seats.vehicle description: vans and utility vehicles equipped with bucket seats withknob type recliner mechanisms.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the gmc service center at 1-313-456-4547 or the chevrolet service centerat 1-800-222-1020. also, please contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V160000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1984 to 02/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 26741 | 04/25/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/03/1985 | 12/09/1985 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A part of the steering gear housing which attaches to the frame may break. consequence of defect: steering difficulties will occur and the steering gear to the frame may fracture resulting in loss of steering control. this could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace broken or cracked steering gear or install a brace if steering gear is not broken or cracked. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering gear attaching boss. vehicle description: light duty van equipped with rpon40 power steering. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||||
| 01667 | 01/01/2004 | 10007244 | Window regulator motor does not fit. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | ||||||
| EA92022 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/24/1992 | 11/19/1993 | SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE | 93V187000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA87009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/21/1987 | 08/16/1988 | REAR BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE86053 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/01/1986 | 01/20/1987 | INADEQUATE REAR BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE90039 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/05/1990 | 06/29/1990 | SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE89106 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/1989 | 09/19/1989 | REAR AXLE SEAL FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/02/1996 | |||
| Transmission slips out of gear while sitting/running or off. but transmission still pulls van reverse or forward. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 1 | 09/01/2093 | |
| I had a recall done on this at that time the dealer just relplaced the buckle buttons and put some spring clip on the retractor, the spring did not hold and the retractor totally gave up working i heard it spring all over in the pillar and the buckle has totally detriorated from the uv light if the recall would have been done right i would not have these problems with the seat belts.rakes has never worked properly and there was a recall on this but only for manual transmissions even though the same componets failed on the automatic transmission cars as well seen it all the time when i worked at a gm dealer.*ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 12/28/1994 | 8 | ||
| Bolt ot seat broke prior to recall repairs (91c33). *tw | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 1 | 09/01/2093 | |
| I had a recall done on this at that time the dealer just relplaced the buckle buttons and put some spring clip on the retractor, the spring did not hold and the retractor totally gave up working i heard it spring all over in the pillar and the buckle has totally detriorated from the uv light if the recall would have been done right i would not have these problems with the seat belts.rakes has never worked properly and there was a recall on this but only for manual transmissions even though the same componets failed on the automatic transmission cars as well seen it all the time when i worked at a gm dealer.*ak | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 03/25/1995 | |||
| Tilt steering column unlatches and begins to swing while driving. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 05/01/1995 | |||
| The bolt inside of the steering column come loose. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/06/1995 | 6 | ||
| Cruise control problems. | |||