1996 Chevrolet Astro Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%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 9 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Chevrolet Astro, 3% of the 263 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Consumer had recall 01v123000 audible warning remedied on 6/13/03. A few days later he began experiencing problems with vehicle's electrical system. When the interior cabin light was turned on the radio would come on instead. Also, when attempting to adjust power windows, the vehicle's alarm would engage. Vehicle is currently being checked by dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10024804, filed 2003-06“When applying brakes on dry pavement pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, and the driver's seat belt did not lock up. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #859972, filed 2000-04“Passenger's side seat belt will not disengage from the housing mechanism, thus preventing any usage of the seat belt. Consumer has contacted dealer, parts has yet to be replaced. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #859423, filed 2000-03“Driver rearend vehicle in front with a 35mph - 40 MPH impact due to brake failure. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy, and driver's seatbelt did not lock up, causing loss of protection and injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #859884, filed 2000-04“Seat belt retractors on the rear bench seats on the driver side do not retract. Dealer has replaced , and problem still exists. Also, dealer put in wrong seatbelts.”
NHTSA complaint #850096, filed 1999-10Related recalls
- 01V123000Apr 10, 2001Vehicle description: mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the "fasten…Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1996–1999, GMC Safari 1996–1999
- 97V057000Apr 8, 1997The outboard safety belt webbing on the right-hand rear bucket seat can separate during a vehicle crash.Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1996–1997, GMC Safari 1996–1997
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 8 | 11% |
| 2001 | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 | 15 | 4% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 16 | 4% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 14 | 10% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 7 | 7% |
| 1990 | 5 | 7% |
| 1989 | 9 | 16% |
| 1988 | 7 | 13% |
| 1987 | 6 | 21% |
| 1986 | 4 | 17% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Astro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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