1999 Chevrolet Astro steering problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1999 Chevrolet Astro — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet astro. The power steering pump failed while driving approximately 10 mph. The contact applied the brakes, but nothing happened. He then depressed the brake pedal all the way to the floor, but the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle crashed into his home. The…”
filed Oct 24, 2007
“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle lost power assist steering & power assist brakes simultaneously while driving 3 mph. There were no warnings prior to the incident. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer, however, after some research, the contact discovered the power steering pump had failed…”
filed Sep 27, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Astro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Astro | 6 | 10% |
| 2002 Astro | 7 | 10% |
| 2001 Astro | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 Astro | 14 | 8% |
| 1998 Astro | 15 | 6% |
| 1997 Astro | 40 | 11% |
| 1996 Astro | 16 | 6% |
| 1995 Astro | 26 | 6% |
| 1994 Astro | 13 | 4% |
| 1993 Astro | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 Astro | 12 | 9% |
| 1991 Astro | 5 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.