1984 Chevrolet Astro
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1984
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1984: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 56 |
| 1989 | 58 |
| 1990 | 70 |
| 1991 | 96 |
| 1992 | 132 |
| 1993 | 135 |
| 1994 | 338 |
| 1995 | 446 |
| 1996 | 263 |
| 1997 | 360 |
| 1998 | 241 |
| 1999 | 133 |
| 2000 | 175 |
| 2001 | 91 |
| 2002 | 70 |
| 2003 | 62 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1990-02-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-06-29 Spare tire carrier failure
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Date not on fileParking brake85V124000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
1984 Chevrolet Astro — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 85V124000 · Parking brake
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1984 Chevrolet Astro reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1984 Chevrolet Astro?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1984 Chevrolet Astro have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.