1996 Chevrolet Astro Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 6about 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 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages 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.
“Sliding door has a tendency to stay shut, not opening from the inside. After dealer makes repairs, the problem reoccurs ranging from a week to several weeks. Also, often hard to open from outside.”
NHTSA complaint #805223, filed 1996-12“During normal operation of vehicle, it sounds as if an explosion occurs in the front end of vehicle. This has occurred four times, and dealership replaced both front brake calipers twice. Also, found a short in the fuel pump. Has not examined vehicle for the last incident. Consumer states brake pedal is very soft and sometimes goes to the floor, the calipers break and cause a loud noise, consumer states braking power has been lost on three occasions. Vehicle stalled on one occasion. Consumer no longer drives this vehicle. Left side door lock inoperative, dealer replaced the actuator. …”
NHTSA complaint #893773, filed 2001-08“The liftgate in open postion malfunctioned, slamming down the liftgate onto the occupant which caused injuries. Cause unknown. Please provide details.”
NHTSA complaint #829135, filed 1998-10Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 6% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
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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