1994 Chevrolet Astro: problems, recalls and reliability
6 recalls and 328 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (25% of complaints); the 1992 and 1993 model years look more trouble-free.
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 328 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet astro. While driving less than 50 mph, the alternator bracket failed. Within a three month period, the bracket has failed twice. The contact attempted to find a replacement component at a junkyard and was informed by the junkyard dealer that he received numerous requests for that particular component due to frequent failures. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was over 100,000 and current mileage was 105,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2008
“This is the second time I will have to replace the torsion bar on this 1994 chevy astro awd van. The first time was about 4 years ago. I have done a search and there are hundreds if not thousands of reports of the torsion bars failing without warning, resulting in bottoming of the suspension. Fortunately, it failed when I was parked both times it has failed but could have been devastating if I was on the highway. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet astro. Before the contact attempted to drive her vehicle, she noticed that the driver's side was laying on the ground. She did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure. Six years ago, the contact needed to have the torsion bar replaced at 80,000 miles. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 180,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 2008
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“Dt: the consumer stated that while driving at 30 mph the metal brake line had burst on the left front driver's side of the van without any prior incident. The line broke as the brake pressure was applied. The consumer avoided a collision and was able to pull over. The brake pedal was pushed all the way to the floor. The consumer's husband drove the vehicle home with the emergency brake applied. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who confirmed the problem with the brake lines. The mechanic replaced the entire brake line. Since the repair, there have been no further problems. *ak (11/29/05) *sc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2005
“Dt: the consumer complained about intermittent windshield wiper problem on 1994 chevrolet astro. Windshield functions failed. The windshield wipers were cutting off while driving. The consumer contacted the dealer, and they did not have any recalls on consumer's vehicle. The consumer contacted gm, and they referred the consumer to NHTSA. This has been happening for around six months. The windshield wipers would not come on immediately when turned on. The windshield wipers had a delay reaction when the switch was turned on. The consumer was having the windshield wipers fixed today.*ak *nm”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 2005
“Dt: contact states while driving while raining the windshield wipers will stop working. Contact states if lifting the hood and moving the motor they will start working again. If the vehicle goes over a bump in the road, the windshield wipers will stop working again. There is a recall on this model of vehicle, but consumer's specific vehicle does not fall under the recall due to VIN. The vehicle has not been to a service dealer, but consumer has contacted the manufacturer. The wipers fail ed to operate each time when raining, and need to be used.*ak *nm”Owner report · Visibility · May 2005
“After parking the vehicle in the driveway, later the consumer returned to find the vehicle left front leaning over. The consumer went under the vehicle to see what happened and it was discovered, the torsion bar was broken. *jb”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2005
“Windshield wipers were defective. Consumer must turn the windshield wipers on and off many times to activate them. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2004
“While applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. The consumer was able to stop by pumping the brakes more than once. The consumer was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. Please fill in additional information. *jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2004
“Consumer had the same the problem as mentioned in NHTSA recall 03v159000 concerning windshield wipers becoming inoperable and resulting in poor visibility. Dealership indicated this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Aug 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 43 of these complaints and injuries in 42 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 6 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.
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.
Remedy: THE LABELS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNER'S FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES.
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 1994 Chevrolet Astro reliable?
NHTSA has 328 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Chevrolet Astro. The most complained-about area is visibility (25% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 Chevrolet Astro problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 120,000 miles or less.
Does the 1994 Chevrolet Astro have open recalls?
6 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.