1997 Chevrolet Astro Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 360 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 137,560miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 Chevrolet Astro, 1% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,560 miles.
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.
“1997 Chevrolet astrovan with electrical door locks. Pulled into sheetz gas and go and went to open the drivers door and it did not open. Tried to push the manual inside door lock but it was totally frozen and would not actuate. Next tried electrical door lock switch. No response on drivers door but there was weak sound from passenger door lock solenoid. It was as if on the passenger side it was suffering from insufficient voltage. Crawled out of passenger seat and got out of car. ' took ignition key and inserted it into drivers door lock. …”
NHTSA complaint #10549828, filed 2013-10, 137,560 milesLatches, 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 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 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsEquipment
16 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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