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1997 Chevrolet Astro Tires Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
4%of 360 total for the year
Median mileage
203,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Chevrolet Astro, 4% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 203,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On 4 november 2013, I purchased 4 goodyear wrangler sr-a tires from the sears auto store at 3000 town east mall in mesquite, tx. Approximately three weeks later and less than 300 miles on the tires, the left rear tires completely came a part while driving on lbj freeway westbound in dallas, tx. My approximately speed was between 55-65 MPH. Has there been any problems with this tire brand and identification number?”

NHTSA complaint #10593871, filed 2014-05, 203,000 miles

“I bought 4 goodyear wrangler sr-a tires from the sears auto store at 3000 town east mall on 4 november 2013 at approximately 11:50am. The tire description: p2 235\70r15. Three weeks later on about 13 december 2013 the left rear tire completely came a part while driving on lbj freeway westbound at highway 75. My speed was between 60-64 MPH. Just three weeks on the road and less than 300 miles on the tires. Has there been any incidents with this tire? Have there been any recalls on this tire?”

NHTSA complaint #10593870, filed 2014-05, 203,000 miles

“The left rear firestone tire I purchased at montgomery wards lost the tread while driving and caused me to swerve across the road a number of times before getting the van under control.”

NHTSA complaint #10010562, filed 2003-03, 96,900 miles

“Sidewall failure. Two tires within 2 months. Tread depth worn to (3 readings taken across width of tread) .220, .240, .240 tire description firestone fr440 p225/70r15 100s m + 5 DOT hyuu 4fa s/n (??) 140 (this number is molded into all three remaining tires) mounted on 1997 Chevrolet astrovan 96,000 miles the first tire that failed was left in pieces all over freeway. The second tire failed while sitting in garage. I attempted repair of 2nd tire and was told sidewall had delaminated and could not be repaired. I have kept this tire for anyone to look at who wishes to. …”

NHTSA complaint #10000728, filed 2003-01

“General tires p215-75-r-15, experience excessive wear of the tread on the inside and outside of the tire every 6,000 miles. Nothing left, no tread left, highway travelling and around town. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. They will replace the tires, attempted to order, still on backorder.”

NHTSA complaint #828654, filed 1998-10

Related service bulletins

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005222%
200257%
200122%
200074%
199954%
1998135%
1997154%
199652%
1995123%
199472%
199354%
199222%
199144%
199023%
198924%
198824%

Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Astro

Brakes
67 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
62 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
53 complaints
Fuel system
43 complaints
Steering
40 complaints
Engine cooling
37 complaints
Body and structure
32 complaints
Vehicle speed control
30 complaints
Electrical system
28 complaints
Suspension
24 complaints
Air bags
17 complaints
Equipment
16 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Astro

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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