1990 Chevrolet Astro Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 182,083miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Chevrolet Astro, 7% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 182,083 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 1990 Chevrolet Astro. While driving 45 MPH, the contact quickly depressed the brake pedal to avoid a deer. The vehicle slowed down in the direction of oncoming traffic. When she depresses the brake pedal, the wheel bearings freeze and the vehicle steers into oncoming traffic. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the vehicle had been inspected and repaired. While at the dealer for new tires and an alignment, the contact was informed that the front passenger sway bar failed, and the vehicle should never have passed inspection. …”
NHTSA complaint #10223109, filed 2008-04, 182,083 miles“Had placed child seat in vehicle, threaded seat belt through and locked it. Seat belt failed to be cinched tight enough to keep child seat from tipping over when rounding corners.”
NHTSA complaint #8004112, filed 2002-02“While driving down the road, hit black piece of ice, swerved and hit a tree. Driver's side shoulder belt failed. As a result, driver's face hit the steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #859762, filed 2000-04Related recalls
- 91V164000Sep 20, 1991Seat belt anchorage bar for rear sofa failed to sustain loads required by fmvss 210.Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1989–1991, Ford Aerostar 1989–1991, GMC Safari 1989–1991 +1 more
- 91V102000Jun 14, 1991The seat belts for the front and mid-ship seats did not rest on pelvis as required by fmvss 209.Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1987–1991
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 8 | 11% |
| 2001 | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 | 15 | 4% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 16 | 4% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 14 | 10% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 7 | 7% |
| 1990 | 5 | 7% |
| 1989 | 9 | 16% |
| 1988 | 7 | 13% |
| 1987 | 6 | 21% |
| 1986 | 4 | 17% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1990 Chevrolet Astro
28 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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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