1987 Chevrolet Astro Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 38%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,726miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 1987 Chevrolet Astro, 38% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,726 miles.
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.
“Brackets surrounding the power steering pump failing in this model vehicle which in turn causes the serpentine belt to pop while driving leaving a power failure and ability to steer the vehicle. I nearly crashed my vehicle in rush hour traffic because I could not steer to get off the road. Doing research over last few dates talking to mechanics this has been seen on numerous occasions. The part to fix the bracket is hard to find.”
NHTSA complaint #10168505, filed 2006-09, 144,000 miles“I have a GM Astro van. The steering column bolts came loose therefore allowing the steering wheel and column to move about 2 to 3 inches in any direction. While the van is parked or while driving. This is the third time that this has happened. Two previus times the steering column bolts were fixed by a GM dearship. Took it back for the third time. Each time being charged to tighten the bolts. This latest repair to tighten the loose bolts worked for a 12 month period, and then they come loose again. Dealer admits that there is a flaw in the design but that no recall has been issued by GM.”
NHTSA complaint #10131961, filed 2005-08, 95,451 miles“Power steering pump support bracket failed, causing steering to be really hard to turn.this was fourth time it has failed since purchase of vehicle. The consumer states that the steel bracket failure should be due to design problem.”
NHTSA complaint #884544, filed 2001-03“Bracket which holds in place power steering and fan belts cracks then separates, result p/s motor tilts, belts come off,inoperative steering and engine overheat”
NHTSA complaint #961247, filed 1995-03Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 10% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 8% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
| 1998 | 15 | 6% |
| 1997 | 40 | 11% |
| 1996 | 16 | 6% |
| 1995 | 26 | 6% |
| 1994 | 13 | 4% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 12 | 9% |
| 1991 | 5 | 5% |
| 1990 | 7 | 10% |
| 1989 | 13 | 23% |
| 1988 | 14 | 25% |
| 1987 | 11 | 38% |
| 1986 | 3 | 13% |
| 1985 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1987 Chevrolet Astro
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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