1987 Chevrolet Astro Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 21%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,201miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 1987 Chevrolet Astro, 21% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,201 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle's front passenger seat belt malfunctioned, the housing will only let 6 inches worth of belt loose, not allowing a person to use it, the rear passenger seat belts are experiencing the same problem with the retractors.”
NHTSA complaint #804492, filed 1996-11“Owner had to apply brakes suddenly and the shoulder and laps belts on the driver's side did not lock up to hold the driver in the seat. Dealer has not seen.”
NHTSA complaint #830893, filed 1998-11Related recalls
- 91V102000Jun 14, 1991The seat belts for the front and mid-ship seats did not rest on pelvis as required by fmvss 209.Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1987–1991
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 8 | 11% |
| 2001 | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 | 15 | 4% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 16 | 4% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 14 | 10% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 7 | 7% |
| 1990 | 5 | 7% |
| 1989 | 9 | 16% |
| 1988 | 7 | 13% |
| 1987 | 6 | 21% |
| 1986 | 4 | 17% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1987 Chevrolet Astro
11 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Chevrolet Astro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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