1989 Chevrolet Astro steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1989 Chevrolet Astro — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The first failure occurred while pulling into the parking space at my place of employment. The power steering bracket, or brace, gm part # 10045287 6.006 broke and the power steering unit, belt, and other items became inoperative. The vehicle was still under factory warranty and the dealer towed it…”
filed Aug 15, 2004
“Power steering pump broke off the base. Also, steering belt broke. In addition, air conditioner belt/ alternator and abs brakes had to be replaced.*ak”
filed Jun 22, 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 1989 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.