1996 Chevrolet Astro Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1996 Chevrolet Astro. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V159000Apr 28, 20031,755,876 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
  Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1995–1997, Suburban 1994–1997, GMC Suburban 1994–1997 +10 more

  Reported issue: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.

  Possible consequence: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782…

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• 01V123000Apr 10, 2001461,851 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devices
  Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1996–1999, GMC Safari 1996–1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard.

  Possible consequence: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a new alarm module. Owner notification began june 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

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• 99V009000Jan 20, 19992,090 vehicles potentially affected
  Child seat
  Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1996–1998, GMC Safari 1996–1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated dual child seats. Some of these vehicles may be missing a seat belt retractor clutch spring and/or pawl spring in the child seat. If the clutch spring was missing, the seat belt would lock in the retracted position and could not be used. If the pawl spring was missing, the seat belt restraint would continually play out and would not lock.

  Possible consequence: These conditions could increase the occupant's risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belts on the child seats, and if necessary, replace the child seat.

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• 97V057000Apr 8, 199718,972 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Rear/other
  Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1996–1997, GMC Safari 1996–1997

  Reported issue: The outboard safety belt webbing on the right-hand rear bucket seat can separate during a vehicle crash.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant would not be properly restrained and personal injury could result.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a protector on the rear seat cushion frame.

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