1991 Chevrolet Astro structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1991 Chevrolet Astro — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The door handles on both the passenger and driver side broke off. The sliding side door lock engaged before the door fully closed breaking the locking mechanism. I have seen several astro as well as safari vans with missing handles. I am having trouble finding replacement doors. *tr”
filed Jan 31, 2009
“Consumer stated while driving pins in steering column sheared, causing steering to drop. Consumer had to pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck. Consumer had vehicle towed to his home, and repaired the problem himself. Also, door handles broke off, all almost at the same time, within a…”
filed Mar 15, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Astro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Astro | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 Astro | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 Astro | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 Astro | 15 | 9% |
| 1999 Astro | 8 | 6% |
| 1998 Astro | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 Astro | 32 | 9% |
| 1996 Astro | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 Astro | 20 | 4% |
| 1994 Astro | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 Astro | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 Astro | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Chevrolet Astro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.