1997 Chevrolet Astro Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 17%of 360 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,260miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Chevrolet Astro, 17% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,260 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Electric window controls on my 1997 Chevrolet Astro van have started working intermittently. Started happening right after I had a dealership repair the windshield wiper controls pursuant to GM recall. Mostly occurs after window is down, and switch will not operate to roll window up. If I wait a minute, the switch will work, but will only roll window up an inch or two at a time before it stops working again.”
NHTSA complaint #10023297, filed 2003-06, 80,520 miles“The consumer's 1987 and 1997 Chevrolet Astro vans had faulty engine's.***no answer required***. The power windows failed, the driver's seat came loose, the rear door hatch broke and the transmission failed due to the torque converter slipping and valve body wear (90000 miles).”
NHTSA complaint #10117266, filed 2005-03, 30,000 miles“Brake problems on 1997 Chevrolet Astro van. The consumer stated that more brake work was needed. The brakes had rusted and needed to be turned, the A/C was not blowing cold and there was a heating concern. The rear axle seals and differential gaskets were leaking..”
NHTSA complaint #10092588, filed 2004-09, 18,796 miles“Windshield wiper stops in vertical position when it wants to, occasionally does not stop when switched off, operates at regular speed when in the intermittent positions.”
NHTSA complaint #10008445, filed 2003-03, 80,000 miles“I have owned this vehicle for a year and have had problems with throttle since then. Transmission was overhauled due to faulty coolant hos a month after purchase and now trns. Fliud pump is shot. Window motors are not working properly and niether are power locks. Friend owns 97' safari and has same exact problems. Is costing me more than van is worth”
NHTSA complaint #711459, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 03V159000Apr 28, 2003On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked…Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1995–1997, Suburban 1994–1997, GMC Suburban 1994–1997 +10 more
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 11 | 8% |
| 1998 | 46 | 19% |
| 1997 | 62 | 17% |
| 1996 | 60 | 23% |
| 1995 | 104 | 23% |
| 1994 | 88 | 27% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Astro
67 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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