Complaints
345
Crashes
22
Fires
1
Injuries
18
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Chevrolet Astro Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#138 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Avg mileage:87,897 mi
#226 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
#321 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:96,000 mi
Crash-related:3
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Chevrolet Astro.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR | 38 | — | — | 87,897 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 26 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 21 | 3 | — | 96,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 21 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 13 | 13 | — | 110,667 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 12 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 11 | — | — | 124,452 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 9 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 8 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 7 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 6 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 1 | — | 52,333 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 | — | — | 180,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 4 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 4 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | — |
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