1986 Chevrolet Astro Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1986 Chevrolet Astro. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 93V187000Nov 16, 1993604,207 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1985–1991, GMC Safari 1985–1991, Chevrolet Suburban 1989–1990 +1 more

  Reported issue: The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a "soft" joint. This "soft" joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint looseness, causing bolt fatigue and eventual bolt failure.

  Possible consequence: If bolt failure occurs to the driver's seat, it wouldallow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash without prior warning.

  Remedy: Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame "soft" joint and replace the recliner bolts.

  Full campaign details →

NHTSA investigations

• EA92022Seat back bolt breakageClosed · Jun 24, 1992
• PE92015Driver seat back failureClosed · Feb 4, 1992
• PE89106Rear axle seal failureClosed · Mar 23, 1989
• EA87009REAR BRAKESClosed · Jan 21, 1987
• PE86053Inadequate rear brakesClosed · May 1, 1986

← All problems reported for the 1986 Chevrolet Astro