1987 Chevrolet Astro steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1987 Chevrolet Astro — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brackets surrounding the power steering pump failing in this model vehicle which in turn causes the serpentine belt to pop while driving leaving a power failure and ability to steer the vehicle. I nearly crashed my vehicle in rush hour traffic because I could not steer to get off the road. Doing…”
filed Sep 18, 2006
“I have a gm astro van. The steering column bolts came loose therefore allowing the steering wheel and column to move about 2 to 3 inches in any direction. While the van is parked or while driving. This is the third time that this has happened. Two previus times the steering column bolts were fixed…”
filed Aug 8, 2005
“Consumer states the steering column came loose while making a right turn at 25 mph and causes loss of steering control. Dealer was notified. Nlm”
filed Mar 27, 2002
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% |
| 1999 Astro | 15 | 11% |
| 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% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1987 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.