1997 Chevrolet Astro Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 4%of 360 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Chevrolet Astro, 4% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 1997 chevy Astro van custom. The rear seatbelts do not work in the back benchseat. They haven't worked since we bought the vehicle we have fought and fought to get this issue fixed. The go in with a screwdriver and pop it and say it's ok. It s not ok> kids sit back there. Or at least they are supposed to. I can't allow anyone to use those seats. I am afraid to get some from the junkyard and for 30,000. I should have working seatbelts.”
NHTSA complaint #10236705, filed 2008-08, 100,000 miles“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“Recall #01v123000/ manufacturer's recall 00v023000; got recall and took vehicle to dealer. Also, dealer could not accomodate consumer in a reasonable time. Consumer had to wait 1 hour for a 15 minute job.”
NHTSA complaint #896295, filed 2001-09“Vehicle caught on fire at seat belt buckle. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and repirs were being made at dealer shop. Feel free to provide any further deatails on this matter .”
NHTSA complaint #884339, filed 2001-03“Intermittently seat belt restraints become inoperable. The restraints will not latch into the buckle. Vehicle has been repaired and buckles replaced several times. But, problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #858168, filed 2000-03Related 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 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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