MYRModel Year Report

1983 Chevrolet Astro

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1983 Chevrolet Astro
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:43:07.263Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Astro Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1983 highlighted. 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 23 complaints 1986 1987: 29 complaints 1988: 56 complaints 1989: 57 complaints 1989 1990: 68 complaints 1991: 95 complaints 1992: 132 complaints 1992 1993: 135 complaints 1994: 328 complaints 1995: 446 complaints 1995 1996: 263 complaints 1997: 360 complaints 1998: 241 complaints 1998 1999: 133 complaints 2000: 175 complaints 2001: 91 complaints 2001 2002: 70 complaints 2003: 62 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005
1983: 0 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19830
19841
19855
198623
198729
198856
198957
199068
199195
1992132
1993135
1994328
1995446
1996263
1997360
1998241
1999133
2000175
200191
200270
200362
200414
20059

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R Date not on file — parking brake

THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME MAY BE GREATER THAN THE TIME SPECIFIED IN FMVSS 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEM". IN ADDITION, SOME TRACTORS MAY HAVE WARPED PARKING BRAKE APPLY SPRINGS WHICH ALSO EFFECT THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME.

Remedy: INSTALL A QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN THE TRAILER SERVICE AIR LINE AND INCREASE THE DIAMETER OF THE REAR SERVICE BRAKE LINE. ALSO INSPECT REAR SPRING BRAKE CHAMBER AND RELEASE IF NECESSARY.

Campaign 85V124000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1983 Chevrolet Astro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 85V124000 (parking brake) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1989 ▲ 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 1997 ■ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1983 Chevrolet Astro reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

How many recalls does the 1983 Chevrolet Astro have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.