1993 Chevrolet Astro: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 135 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (30% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet astro. The contact stated the steel brake line rusted and the brakes failed. While replacing the brake pads the fluid leaked onto a rusted area of the brake line. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 175,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 2010
“Was involved in a single accident, which a deer ran out in front of me I merge right to avoid hitting the deer, and rolled 1.5 times and when resting upon top of truck, the rear left tire broke off of the hub, and axle. *ak”Owner report · Tires · Nov 2004
“The front passenger and driver seat belt retractor did not accommodate obese individuals. The retractor did not reach the latch. The consumer was informed that extensions were available. *jb consumer was 5'9" and 200 lbs. The seat belt retractor was 6 inches short. *la”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 2004
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“While turning left steering wheel locked up , and consumer lost the control, resulting in a head on collision. Vehicle was totaled. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Jan 2004
“Female portion of rear seat belt buckle (for shoulder harness) sticks up too far. Owner is having problems finding toddler child seats that will buckle properly in vehicle. Owner used to use center lap belt. Now has three children and needs to use one of the shoulder belts. *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 2003
“While pulling out of the garage she heard a noise coming the right side of the vehicle. The right front tire collapsed inward due to upper control arm. The dealer is aware of the problem. Please furnish additional information. Mr”Owner report · Suspension · Oct 2002
“Consumer states that while driving the lower left control arm failed due to metal fatigue from, causing the left front of vehicle to drop, making vehicle inoperative. Nlm”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2002
“Common failure according to my mechanic (new hope automotive). Right front suspension collapsed while parked in driveway, certainly would of led to a serious accident if I'd been driving when it occurred. My mechanic said the dealer has sold 70 of the same part in last week. Serious failure, should be a recall.*ak”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 2002
“At approximately 25-30 mph right front torsion bar broke, causing loss of control of vehicle. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and any repairs would be at consumer's expense. Consumer making parts available for analysis to NHTSA. *ak”Owner report · Suspension · May 2001
“Suspension strut bar snaped in two. Contacted dealer, and dealer noted that it was a chronic problem with chevrolets.*ak”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 10 of these complaints and injuries in 8 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
Remedy: SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.
CERTAIN R&B, INC. CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) FUEL RETURN LINES, MODELS HELP 55163, NAPA BALKAMP 700-3270, AND THE CONNECTION 2560001, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL RETURN LINE HAS A MECHANICAL BLEED VALVE WHICH WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE PROPER TORQUE.
Remedy: R&B, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AT THE CUSTOMERS REQUEST, EITHER REPLACE THE FUEL LINE OR OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT R&B, INC. AT 215-712-5330.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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Is the 1993 Chevrolet Astro reliable?
NHTSA has 135 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Chevrolet Astro. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (30% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Chevrolet Astro problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 145,000 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Chevrolet Astro have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seats:front assembly:head restraint. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.