Chevrolet Astro 1986
Model Astro made in 1986 by Chevrolet got 25 consumer complains, 6 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and latches/locks/linkages. 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 seats. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 4.3l.
Model 1986
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 14 | 850825 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 14 | 850820 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/28/25 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 14 | 850825 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 18/28/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 14 | 850821 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 18/22/19 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 14 | 850825 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/24/21 | 20/31/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 14 | 850825 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 15 | 850825 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 15 | 850820 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/28/25 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 15 | 850825 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 18/28/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 15 | 850821 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 17/21/19 | 19/26/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 15 | 850825 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/23/19 | 19/29/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 15 | 850825 |
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 | |||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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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 | |
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SEATS | ||||||
EA92022 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/24/1992 | 11/19/1993 | SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE | 93V187000 | |
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE92015 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/04/1992 | 06/24/1992 | DRIVER SEAT BACK FAILURE | ||
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 |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
1 | |||
Computer curcuit burned. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
Gas tank sending unit has broken, gas does not travel properly. tt | |||
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
09/18/1995 | 8 | ||
Drivers door opens when turning or braking due to latch sticking. *dsh | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
05/13/1997 | |||
While the ignition was turned off and parked in a parking lot, transmission slipped out of gear and the vehicle rolled back and hit other vehicles which could have caused a serious accident without prior warning. dealer cannot determine the problem. *ak | |||
07/17/1995 | |||
The 2nd transmission is being rebuilt in the truck. it has gone out again. please describe. tt | |||
SEAT BELTS | |||
01/01/1996 | 2 | ||
The driver's automatic seat belt is stuck and the consumer had to cut the seat belt in order to get out along with others. *ak | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
Want to know about the seat belts. *ak | |||
05/29/1991 | 9 | ||
Seat belt failed in above accident, causing injury. | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
01/01/1996 | 2 | 05/20/1986 | |
Driver's side/rear passenger's side seat belt buckles jammed, required belts to be cut to extricate occupants. *ak | |||
SEATS | |||
12/10/1992 | |||
Driver's seat broke due to a faulty bolt in the hinge.consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer. *ak | |||
03/25/1996 | |||
Consumer received a recall notice contacted the dealer, the dealer did not repair the recall. *ak | |||
11/21/1995 | |||
Recall related, 93v187000, driver side seat is very loose at repair. tt | |||
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
07/26/1996 | |||
During a front impact accident. the middle and rear bench seats. the latches disconnected and caused the seats to fold.*ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
08/29/1986 | 2 | 01/01/1986 | |
Brake pedal goes to floor. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
07/07/1997 | |||
The rear brakes will not work. while driving between 30-45 mph and wanting to come to a complete stop, have to pump the brakes at least 3 or 4 times before they work. consumer has taken to a mechanic, and they tried to correct the problem. consumer also has contacted the dealer, and they are aware of the problem. *ak | |||
01/09/1992 | 1 | 01/08/1992 | |
Brakes failed. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
12/20/1996 | 12/01/1986 | ||
The rear brakes will not self adjust and all the braking is all on the front brakes, causing the van to fishtail, not stop at all on some road surfaces. *ak | |||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
05/14/1994 | 4 | ||
Power steering pump bracket broke, causing bolts to break off/serpentine belt failure. *sd | |||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
0 | |||
The steering wheel is very loose. *ak | |||
05/29/1991 | 9 | ||
Steering column failed, causing accident and injury. *dsh | |||
04/17/1996 | |||
The steering wheel just falls down while driving and causes momentary loss of control of the van. please describe. *ak | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
Owner states that door handle broke and that he had to replace all of them. owner also notes that he must crawl through window at times. all door handles are very weak and flimsy. *ak | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
04/12/1995 | |||
Upon shifting gears from park to drive, vehicle suddenly accelerated causing loss of vehicle control crashing into two trees and two fences. tt | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
2 | 06/01/1986 | ||
The low speed idle will randomly be very high (usually in cold weather) thus making the van difficult to stop which resulted in 2 minor rear end collisions. nlm | |||
WHEELS | |||
03/19/1997 | 1 | ||
Passenger side wheel of trailer overheated, causing fire. (ohio state police report) |