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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1989 Chevrolet Astro Transmission and drivetrain 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1989 Chevrolet Astro, 7% of the 57 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“Speedometer failed to operate. Believed this was a manufacturer's defect for this vehicle with 71000 of wear. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost is to consumer.”

NHTSA complaint #828039, filed 1998-09

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003813%
200257%
200155%
20001911%
19992116%
19982611%
19975315%
1996197%
1995215%
1994124%
19932015%
1992129%
199155%
199057%
198947%
1988814%
198629%
1985120%

Other parts of the 1989 Chevrolet Astro

Steering
13 complaints
Seat belts
9 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Tires
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology