1996 Chevrolet Astro Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 263 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1996 Chevrolet Astro, 2% of the 263 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.
“While driving about 65mph at night low beam headlights go off unexpectedly, leaving consumer vehicle without headlights approximately for 45 minutes. He has to stop vehicle and waited for the headlights to come back on. Dealer was contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #827818, filed 1998-09Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 19 | 21% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Astro
60 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
60 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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