1987 Chevrolet Astro

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1987 Chevrolet Astro
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:43:10.484Z

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1987: 29 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1983	0
1984	1
1985	5
1986	23
1987	29
1988	56
1989	57
1990	68
1991	95
1992	132
1993	135
1994	328
1995	446
1996	263
1997	360
1998	241
1999	133
2000	175
2001	91
2002	70
2003	62
2004	14
2005	9

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

4 of 29 total reports mention: steering.

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BRACKET WHICH HOLDS IN PLACE POWER STEERING AND FAN BELTS CRACKS THEN SEPARATES, RESULT P/S MOTOR TILTS, BELTS COME OFF,INOPERATIVE STEERING AND ENGINE OVERHEAT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950306

STEERING

3 of 29 total reports mention: steering.

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I HAVE A GM ASTRO VAN. THE STEERING COLUMN BOLTS CAME LOOSE THEREFORE ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN TO MOVE ABOUT 2 TO 3 INCHES IN ANY DIRECTION. WHILE THE VAN IS PARKED OR WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050808

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH

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CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP SIGN, WHEN STARTED DRIVING AN THE CRUISE CONTROL CAME ON, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT . PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960722

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE, THE CAR WAS AT FULL THROTTLE, WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASH INTO LIGHT POLE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950501

STRUCTURE

2 of 29 total reports mention: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19880912 — EA (closed 19891031)

REAR A/C UNIT

I 19890323 — PE (closed 19890919)

REAR AXLE SEAL FAILURE

I 19891215 — PE (closed 19900416)

POWER STEERING FAILURE

I 19900205 — PE (closed 19900629)

SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE

I 19900416 — EA (closed 19910430)

POWER STEERING FAILURE

R 19910913 — seat belts

THE SEAT BELTS FOR THE FRONT AND MID-SHIP SEATS DID NOT REST ON PELVIS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.

Remedy: RELOCATE SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS TO ADJUST BELTS FOR SEAT LOCATIONS.

Campaign 91V102000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920204 — PE (closed 19920624)

DRIVER SEAT BACK FAILURE

I 19920624 — EA (closed 19931119)

SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE

R 19940120 — seats

THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME MAY HAVE FOAM AND/OR VINYL BETWEEN THEM, CREATING A "SOFT" JOINT. THIS "SOFT" JOINT RESULTS IN LOWER THAN SPECIFIED BOLT TORQUE WHICH LEADS TO JOINT LOOSENESS

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FOAM AND/OR VINYL FROM BETWEEN THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME "SOFT" JOINT AND REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS.

Campaign 93V187000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER S

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE N

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Chevrolet Astro — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for steering issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 91V102000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 93V187000 (seats) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1989 ▲ 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 1997 ■ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1987 Chevrolet Astro reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Chevrolet Astro?

The most-reported component is steering:hydraulic power assist:pump, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Chevrolet Astro have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.