1984 CHEVROLET ASTRO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1984 CHEVROLET ASTRO
The 1984 CHEVROLET ASTRO has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR:CHAMBER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1984 CHEVROLET ASTRO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1984 CHEVROLET ASTRO, potentially affecting up to 4,870 vehicles.
Recall 85V124000 — PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR:CHAMBER
| 4,870 vehicles affected
Defect: THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME MAY BE GREATER THAN THE TIME SPECIFIED IN FMVSS 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEM". IN ADDITION, SOME TRACTORS MAY HAVE WARPED PARKING BRAKE APPLY SPRINGS WHICH ALSO EFFECT THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: TRACTORS FAIL TO MEET THE STOPPING DISTANCE SPECIFIED IN FMVSS 121 WHICH IS REQUIRED TO STOP THE TRUCK SAFELY.
Remedy: INSTALL A QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN THE TRAILER SERVICE AIR LINE AND INCREASE THE DIAMETER OF THE REAR SERVICE BRAKE LINE. ALSO INSPECT REAR SPRING BRAKE CHAMBER AND RELEASE IF NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1984 CHEVROLET ASTRO
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1984 CHEVROLET ASTRO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30MPH AND APPLIED BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. HOWEVER, BRAKES WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1984 CHEVROLET ASTRO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1984 CHEVROLET ASTRO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1984 CHEVROLET ASTRO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1984 CHEVROLET ASTRO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET ASTRO
- 1983 CHEVROLET ASTRO — 0 complaints
- 1984 CHEVROLET ASTRO (current)
- 1985 CHEVROLET ASTRO — 6 complaints
- 1986 CHEVROLET ASTRO — 24 complaints
- 1987 CHEVROLET ASTRO — 31 complaints
- 1988 CHEVROLET ASTRO — 69 complaints
- 1989 CHEVROLET ASTRO — 70 complaints
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