1990 Chevrolet Astro Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 1990 Chevrolet Astro, 10% of the 68 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Steering wheel tilt was loose, consumer tightened it. Vibration causes the bolts to come out when driving 60-65 MPH. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Incident occurred three times. Then a lock washer was applied. Also steering column was replaced, problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #830749, filed 1998-11“Right idler arm fell apart on the frame end. Almost caused accident and would have caused an accident had been in traffic. Tt consumer states failed part had just been greased and inspected a few days prior to failing, vehicle veered to right at time of failure, very hard to keep vehicle under control.”
NHTSA complaint #975217, filed 1995-11“Tilt steering wheel failure. The steering wheel and column bounces up and down while driving the vehicle. The bolts in the steering column has been replaced by dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #811619, filed 1997-04Steering: 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 1990 Chevrolet Astro
28 complaintsSeats
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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