1999 Chevrolet Astro air bags problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1999 Chevrolet Astro — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet astro. While driving 25 mph through snow and ice, the contact lost control of the vehicle and slid off the road. The vehicle then struck a telephone pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The seat belt failed to restrain him and he struck his head on the…”
filed Oct 10, 2007
“Abs braking light appeared on dashboard and remained on. While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. Consumer lost control of vehicle and struck another vehicle from behind. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. No injuries were reported. Vehicle was towed, and totaled out by…”
filed Sep 24, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Astro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Astro | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 Astro | 4 | 6% |
| 2001 Astro | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 Astro | 12 | 7% |
| 1998 Astro | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 Astro | 17 | 5% |
| 1996 Astro | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 Astro | 26 | 6% |
| 1994 Astro | 25 | 8% |
| 1993 Astro | 1 | 1% |
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.