1997 Chevrolet Astro Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 1997 Chevrolet Astro, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,260 miles. The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (32% of reports).
- 62visibility complaints
- 80,260median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 46%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 20 of 62 complaints (32%)
- Power windows: mentioned in 6 of 62 complaints (10%)
- Please provide: mentioned in 6 of 62 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 10 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 62 complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Astro visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Astro | 1 | 11% | 68,850 |
| 2004 Astro | 1 | 7% | 3,000 |
| 2003 Astro | 2 | 3% | 63,000 |
| 2002 Astro | 4 | 6% | 89,600 |
| 2001 Astro | 2 | 2% | 54,000 |
| 2000 Astro | 8 | 5% | 171,000 |
| 1999 Astro | 11 | 8% | 52,768 |
| 1998 Astro | 46 | 19% | 86,750 |
| 1997 Astro | 62 | 17% | 80,260 |
| 1996 Astro | 60 | 23% | 39,000 |
| 1995 Astro | 104 | 23% | 103,668 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Concerns regarding safety recall notices involving 1997 chevrolet astro van.*mr the consumer received the first recall notice on march 1,2003, then consumer had the recall work performed on april 15,2003 and the consumer has been receiving recall notices for the same problem ever since and the…
The consumer's 1987 and 1997 chevrolet astro vans had faulty engine's.***no answer required***. *mr 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). *nm
Both front power windows motors have failed to function.*ak
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1997 Chevrolet Astros have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about visibility for the 1997 Chevrolet Astro (17% of the 360 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Astro visibility?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,260 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 1997 Chevrolet Astro?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 20 of 62 complaints, followed by “power windows” (6).
Other 1997 Chevrolet Astro problems
See all 1997 Chevrolet Astro problems or visibility problems across all Astro years.