IllustrationWHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH ALTERNATOR BRACKET BROKE, AND VEHICLE LOST POWER. *AK
1994 Chevrolet Astro
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Astro years
Owner complaints for the 1994 Chevrolet Astro are substantially higher than the model-year median of 69.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 33 of 328 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 91 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility. Review the 88 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 40 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
43 crash reports3 fire reports27 injury reports
Electrical System complaints
13 reportsINTERMINTTENT MISSING AND STALL, CUT OFF SEVERAL TIMES ON THE WAY FROM WORK AND UNABLE TO RESTART, ACID GOT IN THE CONNECTION BEHIND THE BATTERY AND ATE UP THE TERMINAL
WHEN CONSUMER INSERTED KEY INSIDE OF THE IGNITION SWITCH VEHICLE MADE A HORRIBLE NOISE. ALSO, ENGINE HESITATED. VEHICLE TAKEN TO BOTH DEALER AND INDEPENDENT REPAIRS SHOPS, BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK *ML
BRAKES FAILED. NLM
ABS DOES NOT ALLOW HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE TO REAR DRUMS
SEAT LATCH FAILED,BROKE AND CAUSED SEAT TO COLLAPSE.
WHEN HE CHANGES MODES OF OPERATION , SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE DASH (AROUND THE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL) THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE PROBLEM . PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING. *AK
UNDER DASH WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AT APPROXIMATELY 25-35 MPH. *AK
DRIVING, BATTERY OVERCHARGES/DASHBOARD GOES HAYWIRE AND GAUGES HIGH THEN LOW. EVENTUALLY STOPS RUNNING; TOOK TO SERVICE STATION WHEN THAT HAPPENED. EVERY TIME TOLD ALTERNATOR; CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM & ITS GETTING WORSE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 65, VEHICLE BUCKED THEN SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN, DUE TO INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS PROBLEM, THE DEALER CAN'T CORRECT.*AK
Official recalls
294V177000 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint
Sep 14, 1994
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy: SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.
94V087000 · Equipment:other:labels
May 9, 1994
THE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION LABEL AND/OR THE DRIVER AIR BAG ADVISORY LABEL MAY BE MISSING FROM THE VEHICLES, WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 49 CFR 567.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OWNERS OF VEHICLE WOULD BE UNAWARE OF THE LOAD CAPACITY OF THE VANS, THE VAN BUILD DATE, AND WOULD NOT HAVE ANY ASSURANCE THAT THE VANS MEET THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
Remedy: THE LABELS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNER'S FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1RQ99003 · Windshield Wiper
Opened Mar 8, 1999 · Closed May 31, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
No summary supplied.