1988 Chevrolet Astro Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1988 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.

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• 91V102000Jun 14, 1991185 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1987–1991

  Reported issue: The seat belts for the front and mid-ship seats did not rest on pelvis as required by fmvss 209.

  Possible consequence: Seat belts may not restrain seat occupant, and couldinjure the seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

  Remedy: Relocate seat belt anchor bolts to adjust belts for seat locations.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA92022Seat back bolt breakageClosed · Jun 24, 1992
• PE92015Driver seat back failureClosed · Feb 4, 1992
• EA90023Power steering failureClosed · Apr 16, 1990
• PE90028Power steering failureClosed · Dec 15, 1989
• PE89106Rear axle seal failureClosed · Mar 23, 1989
• EA88039REAR A/C UNITClosed · Sep 12, 1988

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