1988 Chevrolet Astro steering problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1988 Chevrolet Astro — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Bolts that go through the power steering pump bracket into the engine have broken for the second time on a 4.3l engine. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak”
filed Apr 22, 2002
“Vehicle botom bolt to power steering bracket kept breaking. Been to dealer on one occasions, and unable to locate the cause. *ak the bracket broke again one year after being replaced. *yh”
filed Sep 24, 2000
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 1988 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.