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1997 Chevrolet Astro Wheels Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 360 total for the year
Median mileage
72,400miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 Chevrolet Astro, 1% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,400 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.

“All of the passenger side wheel nuts stripped while the consumer was driving. The vehicle was towed and the manufacturer was contacted. The manufacturer stated no complaints of that particular problem had been reported.”

NHTSA complaint #10103428, filed 2005-03, 72,400 miles

“Consumer states while traveling, there was a loud bang and vehicle swerved, sheared off, consumer was able to keep vehicle under control and brought vehicle to a stop at the side of the road.( ohio traffic crash report #10-89-206)”

NHTSA complaint #562278, filed 2001-07

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200011%
199922%
199721%
199510%
199421%
199321%
199111%
198614%

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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology