IllustrationBRAKE LININING MATERIAL ON LEADING EDGE BRAKE SHOE DISINTEGRATED, CAUSING REAR BRAKE SHOE AND DRUM SYSTEM TO FAIL. *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
What owners actually said
328 reportsVEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL WITH IGNITION IN OFF POSTION. VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN HILL FOR NO REASON.OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK
DRIVING ABOUT 7 TO 15 MPH. THE CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE FRONT, ON LEFT SIDE, THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY AT THE TIME OF IMPACT; RESULTING IN CONSUMER BEING INJURED WITH BROKEN NOSE, NOW UNDER DOCTOR'S CARE. *AK
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT/VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER/INJURY.
OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN AN HEAD-ON COLLISION AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG. SPEED AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT WAS 45-50MPH. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. DUP OF 810235, ADDED ON 25-FEB-98. *AK
OWNER STATES THAT HIS ENGINE MOUNTS SHEARED OFF.OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT HE DISCOVERED PROBLEM WHEN HE HEARD A NOISE. *AK
PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM BROKE, ALLOWING SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARD. HINGE ATTACHMENT BROKE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THROTTLE LINKAGE BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPEED UP TO 75 MPH AND OVERRIDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM. HAD TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *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
LOSS OF ABS BRAKING POWER, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT.
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.