MYRModel Year Report

1991 Chevrolet Astro

● Typical for this model
1991 Chevrolet Astro
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:45:16.357Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Astro Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 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 1991 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
1991: 95 complaints
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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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 38%

38% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file.

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THE BACK DOUBLE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN ANYMORE. I CAN NOT GET INTO THE VAN TO PLACE MY SONS WHEEL CHAIR INTO IT. THE SPACE IN THE REAR WAS THE REASON WHY I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030506

SEAT BELTS 4%

4% of complaints: seat belts — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVNG VEHICLE AT SPEED 30 MPH, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, LAP/SHOULDER ON BOTH FRONT DID NOT RETRACT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950605

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4%

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

FIRE
TIRES 3%

3% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1991 Chevrolet Astro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Chevrolet Astro reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Chevrolet Astro is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet Astro?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet Astro have?

6 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.