1986 Chevrolet ASTRO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1986 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 11 complaints (18.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 18.2% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 18.2% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 9.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 9.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 2; Seats: 2; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 |
1995: 5; 1996: 4; 2000: 2
Pattern summary
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 963839 · 1995-04-17 (April 17, 1995)
UPON SHIFTING GEARS FROM PARK TO DRIVE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CRASHING INTO TWO TREES AND TWO FENCES. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963839 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 969379 · 1995-07-25 (July 25, 1995)
THE 2ND TRANSMISSION IS BEING REBUILT IN THE TRUCK. IT HAS GONE OUT AGAIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969379 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503374 · 1996-04-09 (April 9, 1996)
STEERING COLUMN FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT AND INJURY. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503374 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 982874 · 1996-04-17 (April 17, 1996)
THE STEERING WHEEL JUST FALLS DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSES MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VAN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 982874 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488904 · 1995-10-05 (October 5, 1995)
DRIVERS DOOR OPENS WHEN TURNING OR BRAKING DUE TO LATCH STICKING. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488904 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 971255 · 1995-08-29 (August 29, 1995)
GAS TANK SENDING UNIT HAS BROKEN, GAS DOES NOT TRAVEL PROPERLY. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 971255 at NHTSA ↗