1991 Chevrolet Astro Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 11%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 1991 Chevrolet Astro, 11% of the 95 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.
“The door handles on both the passenger and driver side broke off. The sliding side door lock engaged before the door fully closed breaking the locking mechanism. I have seen several Astro as well as safari vans with missing handles. I am having trouble finding replacement doors.”
NHTSA complaint #10257005, filed 2009-01“The back double door will not open anymore. I can not get into the van to place my sons wheel chair into it. The space in the rear was the reason why I purchased the vehicle. The side door will no longer lock, and the interior light will not come on when the door is open. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis**770142”
NHTSA complaint #10009407, filed 2002-11“Consumer stated while driving pins in steering column sheared, causing steering to drop. Consumer had to pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck. Consumer had vehicle towed to his home, and repaired the problem himself. Also, door handles broke off, all almost at the same time, within a week apart. Consumer replaced them on his own.”
NHTSA complaint #10063227, filed 2004-03“Defect in design of all-wheel drive caused frame to rip and break in several places in left front making the vehicle un-repairable also broke right front drive shaft . Vehicle has been used for on-road use only ,”
NHTSA complaint #726218, filed 2000-07Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 9% |
| 1999 | 8 | 6% |
| 1998 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 32 | 9% |
| 1996 | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 | 20 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 10 | 11% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 5 | 9% |
| 1988 | 4 | 7% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet Astro
44 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Chevrolet Astro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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