1989 Chevrolet Astro Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%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 4 complaints about the suspension of the 1989 Chevrolet Astro, 7% 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.
“Front end failure. Lower control arm rusted to the point it and the heavy duty spring broke. When front end dropped vehicle was traveling at a slow rate of speed allowing driver to maintain control of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #532823, filed 1998-03“Front suspension area on the frame where the idler arm attaches, rusted completely through the frame. Resulted in an area approximately 2 x 3 inches being pulled completely out of the frame, leaving a hole in the center of the frame. A complete loss off steering resulted and a serious accident was narrowly avoided. Rear door fails approximately every 18 to 24 months. The rear door latch has become completely inoperative. Dealer had to break into the rear doors in order to get them open.”
NHTSA complaint #535883, filed 1998-05Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 8 | 13% |
| 2001 | 6 | 7% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 | 24 | 7% |
| 1996 | 60 | 23% |
| 1995 | 75 | 17% |
| 1994 | 40 | 12% |
| 1993 | 20 | 15% |
| 1992 | 13 | 10% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1989 Chevrolet Astro
13 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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