MYRModel Year Report

1985 Chevrolet Astro

○ Not enough data
1985 Chevrolet Astro
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:37.886Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
—

Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1985: 5 complaints 1985 5 1986: 23 complaints 1987: 29 complaints 1988: 56 complaints 1989: 58 complaints 1990: 70 complaints 1990 1991: 96 complaints 1992: 132 complaints 1993: 135 complaints 1993 1994: 338 complaints 1995: 446 complaints 1996: 263 complaints 1996 1997: 360 complaints 1998: 241 complaints 1999: 133 complaints 1999 2000: 175 complaints 2001: 91 complaints 2002: 70 complaints 2002 2003: 62 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2005: 9 complaints 2005
1984: 1 complaint 1985: 5 complaints 1985 5 1986: 23 complaints 1987: 29 complaints 1988: 56 complaints 1988 1989: 58 complaints 1990: 70 complaints 1990 1991: 96 complaints 1992: 132 complaints 1992 1993: 135 complaints 1994: 338 complaints 1994 1995: 446 complaints 1996: 263 complaints 1996 1997: 360 complaints 1998: 241 complaints 1998 1999: 133 complaints 2000: 175 complaints 2000 2001: 91 complaints 2002: 70 complaints 2002 2003: 62 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1985 5 1986: 23 complaints 1986 1987: 29 complaints 1987 1988: 56 complaints 1988 1989: 58 complaints 1989 1990: 70 complaints 1990 1991: 96 complaints 1991 1992: 132 complaints 1992 1993: 135 complaints 1993 1994: 338 complaints 1994 1995: 446 complaints 1995 1996: 263 complaints 1996 1997: 360 complaints 1997 1998: 241 complaints 1998 1999: 133 complaints 1999 2000: 175 complaints 2000 2001: 91 complaints 2001 2002: 70 complaints 2002 2003: 62 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005

1985: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19830
19841
19855
198623
198729
198856
198958
199070
199196
1992132
1993135
1994338
1995446
1996263
1997360
1998241
1999133
2000175
200191
200270
200362
200414
20059

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

2 of 5 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing column and steering wheel/handle bar.

Show complaint excerpts

Tilt steering column unlatches and begins to swing while driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-25

The bolt inside of the steering column come loose. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-02

Vehicle speed control

1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Show complaint excerpts

Cruise control problems.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-28

Service brakes

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seat belts

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

I had a recall done on this at that time the dealer just relplaced the buckle buttons and put some spring clip on the retractor, the spring did not hold and the retractor totally gave up working I heard it spring all over in the pillar and the...

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-30

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Power train

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    1986-04-25Steering85V160000 A part of the steering gear housing which attaches to the frame may break.

    Remedy: Replace broken or cracked steering gear or install a brace if steering gear is not broken or cracked.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1986-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-01-20 Inadequate rear brakes
  3. I
    1987-01-21Engineering analysisClosed 1988-08-16 Rear brakes
  4. I
    1989-03-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-19 Rear axle seal failure
  5. I
    1990-02-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-06-29 Spare tire carrier failure
  6. I
    1992-06-24Engineering analysisClosed 1993-11-19 Seat back bolt breakage
  7. R
    1994-01-20Seats93V187000 The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a "Soft" Joint. This "Soft" Joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame "Soft" Joint and replace the recliner bolts.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. R
    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  9. R
    2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  10. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

    Check if this car was fixed →

  11. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Chevrolet Astro — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V124000 · Parking brake
  • Recall 85V160000 · Steering
  • Recall 93V187000 · Seats
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

Other years of this model

See all years ranked →

Best years3 years

Worst years3 years

FAQ

Is the 1985 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 1985 Chevrolet Astro?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Chevrolet Astro have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.