1990 Chevrolet Astro

▲ Better than typical

1990 Chevrolet Astro
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:29:06.973Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1990: 68 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1983	0
1984	1
1985	5
1986	23
1987	29
1988	56
1989	57
1990	68
1991	95
1992	132
1993	135
1994	328
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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 35%

35% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960417

ABS BRAKES FAILED CAUSING CONSUMER TO REAR END ANOTHER AUTO. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950912

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SEATS 4%

4% of complaints: seats — 3 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900827 — fuel system, gasoline

FUEL RETURN HOSES MAY BREAK AT EITHER CRIMPED COUPLING, CAUSING A LEAKAGE OF FUEL.

Remedy: INSTALL A PROPERLY CRIMPED FUEL RETURN HOSE.

Campaign 90V146000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19910123 — PE (closed 19910531)

SLIDING DOOR HINGE FAILURE

I 19910222 — PE (closed 19910610)

BRAKE FAILURE

I 19910610 — EA (closed 19920630)

BRAKE FAILURE

R 19910913 — seat belts

THE SEAT BELTS FOR THE FRONT AND MID-SHIP SEATS DID NOT REST ON PELVIS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 209.

Remedy: RELOCATE SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS TO ADJUST BELTS FOR SEAT LOCATIONS.

Campaign 91V102000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19920604 — seat belts

SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.

Remedy: REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.

Campaign 91V164000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920609 — DP (closed 19920625)

APV FIRES

I 19920624 — EA (closed 19931119)

SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE

R 19940120 — seats

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 LOOSENESS

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.

Campaign 93V187000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19970612 — PE (closed 19971126)

INSTRUMENT PANEL/DASH ELECTRICAL FIRE

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

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 N

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.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Chevrolet Astro — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (24 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 90V146000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 91V102000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 91V164000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 93V187000 (seats) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1989 ▲ 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 1997 ■ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Chevrolet Astro reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Chevrolet Astro is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chevrolet Astro?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet Astro have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

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