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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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328Owner complaints

Model-year median: 69

2Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
95
1991132
1992135
1993328
1994446
1995263
1996360
1997
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
91Visibility
88Suspension
40Air Bags
25Engine And Engine Cooling
16
All reported categories
Electrical System
13Steering
13Power Train
12Seat Belts
11Fuel System, Gasoline
9Seats
9Equipment
8Tires
7Service Brakes, Air
6Structure
6Vehicle Speed Control
6Latches/locks/linkages
4Fuel System, Other
2Unknown Or Other
2Wheels
2Child Seat
1Exterior Lighting
1Parking Brake
1

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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

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

9 reports
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141,700 miles · May 27, 2004
Fuel System, GasolinePower TrainSeats

I WAS GOING AROUND A SHARP CURVE HEADING TOWARD ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN THE STEERING WOULD NOT CORRECT. I WENT AT NO FAULT OF MINE UP BEHIND A MAILBOX HEADED STRAIGHT TOWARD A HUGE TREE AT WHICH TIME GOD ALMIGHTY HAD A HAND ON ME NO DOUBT, AND VEERED BARELY TO THE LEFT OF TREE, MAILBOX I DAMAGED WITH MIRROR WENT UP AN EMBANKMEN…

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I WAS GOING AROUND A SHARP CURVE HEADING TOWARD ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN THE STEERING WOULD NOT CORRECT. I WENT AT NO FAULT OF MINE UP BEHIND A MAILBOX HEADED STRAIGHT TOWARD A HUGE TREE AT WHICH TIME GOD ALMIGHTY HAD A HAND ON ME NO DOUBT, AND VEERED BARELY TO THE LEFT OF TREE, MAILBOX I DAMAGED WITH MIRROR WENT UP AN EMBANKMENT CROSSED LADIES DRIVEWAY, WENT UPON ANOTHER EMBANKMENT AND BACK DOWN INTO DITCH. THE TIE ROD CAME COMPLETELY OFF. *MR

NHTSA ODI #10073241

Mileage unknown · Sep 25, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH VEHICLE SHUTDOWN; TOWED TO DEALER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER OF A FUEL PUMP FAILURE, AND REPAIRS WERE MADE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #896791

Mileage unknown · Sep 25, 2001
Fuel System, GasolineSteering

WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM WAS DUE TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID. DEALER REPLACED HOSE AND FLUID. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI #896789

Mileage unknown · Jan 12, 1999
Fuel System, Gasoline

SEVERAL LEAKS AT FUEL TANK SEAMS RESULTED IN A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR.

NHTSA ODI #543367

Mileage unknown · Aug 25, 1998
Electrical SystemEquipmentFuel System, Gasoline

SEAT LATCH FAILED,BROKE AND CAUSED SEAT TO COLLAPSE.

NHTSA ODI #539896

Mileage unknown · Apr 7, 1998
Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE.

NHTSA ODI #533637

Mileage unknown · Dec 5, 1996
Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WILL NOT START/STALLS ON A COLD START. *AK

NHTSA ODI #511765

Mileage unknown · Mar 14, 1996
Fuel System, Gasoline

GASOLINE FUMES ARE COMING INSIDE THE VEHICLES INTERIOR. *AK

NHTSA ODI #980711

Mileage unknown · Apr 5, 1995
Fuel System, Gasoline

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH VACUUM TO OPERATE THE CONTROLS PROPERLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI #963130

Official recalls

2

94V177000 · 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

1

RQ99003 · Windshield Wiper

Opened Mar 8, 1999 · Closed May 31, 2002

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer

No summary supplied.