1997 Chevrolet Astro Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 5%of 360 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Chevrolet Astro, 5% of the 360 complaints for this model year. 15 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While pulling into a parking lot at approximately 5 MPH front passenger air bag suddenly deployed, causing minor injuries to his 10 year old son, burns on legs and busted lip from contact with air bag - also, ringing of ears from deployment. Insurance company and manufacturer are currently investigating this issue. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #890597, filed 2001-06“While driving on local road , traveling 40-45mph, two vehicles up and ahead were crossing the intersection. Consumer realizing that there were cameras and light turned yellow, slammed on the brakes, and a pickup truck behind rearended her. Consumer applied brakes, and they failed. Also, upon impact, neither airbag deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #861655, filed 2000-05“Consumer was driving at 25 MPH on a wet road conditions when another vehicle approached and there was a head-on collision. Consumer's air bags did not deploy. Dealer was notified and informed consumer that the vehicle was not hit properly. Also consumer will send in copies of pictures taken of accident.538136 dup 0f 825414; posted on 09-07-1999.”
NHTSA complaint #825414, filed 1998-07“Vehicle was hit on driver's side while driving 40mph, and then ran head-on into a brick wall. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Also, left rear seat belt disengaged, leaving occupant unprotected during crash. Dealer has not seen vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #856372, filed 2000-02“Was traveling 40mph when another vehicle cut in front & had no tail lights. Applied brakes to avoid hitting vehicle. Had pumped brakes, but vehicle had slid & rearended the other vehicle due to lack of brakes. Upon impact with other vehicle, air bags failed to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #846855, filed 1999-09Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 12 | 7% |
| 1999 | 12 | 9% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 17 | 5% |
| 1996 | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 | 26 | 6% |
| 1994 | 25 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Astro
67 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
62 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsFuel system
43 complaintsSteering
40 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsEquipment
16 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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