1989 Chevrolet Astro Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 23%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 1989 Chevrolet Astro, 23% of the 57 complaints for this model year.
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.
“This van in now currently sitting in my yard as I can not afford to fix it at this time due to the mechanics at the local chevy dealership stated if would be over $600.00 to repair. I know this has to be a design defect for it to have happened to us on 5 occasions, necessitating a wrecker service call each time. I paid $35.00 for the wrecker this time and $48.50 to get it out of the shop unrepaired to bring it home to sit in the yard. When this happens and the belt slips off of the system it is very dangerous to control and steer of the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #540229, filed 1998-08“Since the time of purchase the steering column has become very loose and needed to be tightened about once a year. Currently it has become loose for the second time and will need to have this repaired again.”
NHTSA complaint #715552, filed 1999-12“The bolts by the power steering pump, that hold the alternator and air conditioner compressor broke, which cracked the bracket. The bracket has been replaced 2 times(6/93 and 6/96) and needs replacing again.”
NHTSA complaint #822134, filed 1998-04“Due to poor engineering power steering hydraulic hose will become inoperative, causing a loss of vehicle control. The part will fail and needs to replaced every 12- 15 months.”
NHTSA complaint #838561, filed 1999-05Steering: 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 1989 Chevrolet Astro
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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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