1996 Chevrolet Astro Tires 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 tires 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.
“Front passenger's side tire had to be replaced because there was a long bubble close to the sidewall, indicating tread separation. Tire on a 1996, Chevrolet, Astro. Not original tire equipment. Firestone replaced the tire at a proration fee. Fr360, tire size p21575r15. The firestone's tread separated from the sidewall.”
NHTSA complaint #868589, filed 2000-08“While driving 55-60 MPH center of right rear tire separated. This was original equipment on a 1996, Chevrolet, Astro. General ameri tech st,p215/75r15, DOT number a3hfc01176.”
NHTSA complaint #8005124, filed 2002-03Related service bulletins
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 22% |
| 2002 | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 15 | 4% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 12 | 3% |
| 1994 | 7 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 4 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 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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