1990 Chevrolet Astro Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seats of the 1990 Chevrolet Astro, 10% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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 driver's seat underside frame track runners that attach to the automatic seat adjustment motorized system has failed to maintain its proper function. The right side runner was made from an alluminum alloy and the left side runner was made from a steel alloy. The steel alloy has held up and maintained its position throughout the years. However, the alluminum alloy runner on the left underside of the driver's seat has broken and lost all functionality. This causes the driver's seat to severly lean towards the right and back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10066507, filed 2004-04, 50,000 miles“When traveling the driver's side seatback collapsed to the reclining position, causing the consumer to lose control of vehicle. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Also, right support of the power adjusting seat cracked into two pieces.”
NHTSA complaint #817398, filed 1997-12Related recalls
- 93V187000Nov 16, 1993The 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…Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1985–1991, GMC Safari 1985–1991, Chevrolet Suburban 1989–1990 +1 more
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 9 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 7 | 10% |
| 1989 | 3 | 5% |
| 1988 | 3 | 5% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
| 1986 | 4 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1990 Chevrolet Astro
28 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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