1991 Chevrolet Astro
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
50% of complaints: service brakes — 48 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
BEGINNING ABOUT A YEAR AGO, HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT HARD PEDAL WHEN BRAKING. OCCURS RARELY, WITHOUT WARNING. NO ABS LIGHT SEEN BUT SUSPECT POSSIBLE ABS MALFUNCTION. PEDAL DOES NOT PULSATE BUT A FAINT GROWLING, GRINDING, OR BUZZING NOISE IS HEARD.
NHTSA ODI report, 20191202
10% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and frame and members.
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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
Also filed under INTERIOR LIGHTING
9% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and front underhood.
FIRE7% of complaints: seat belts — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and webbing.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
BOTH FRONT SHOULDER/LAP BELTS DID NOT HOLD UPON IMPACT; HIT HEAD ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950610
DRIVNG VEHICLE AT SPEED 30 MPH, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, LAP/SHOULDER ON BOTH FRONT DID NOT RETRACT. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950605
7% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driveshaft and column shift.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE 'S DRIVESHAFT FLANGE DRILLED A HOLE THROUGH OIL FILTER CAUSING A FIRE AROUND THE FILTER AREA. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950814
SAFETY TIMELINE
BRAKE FAILURE
BRAKE FAILURE
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
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
APV FIRES
SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE
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
INSTRUMENT PANEL/DASH ELECTRICAL FIRE
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
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
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 issues (48 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 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.
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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, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet Astro have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.