MYRModel Year Report

1992 Chevrolet Astro

● Typical for this model
1992 Chevrolet Astro
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:59.509Z

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
132
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

45% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 23 complaints 1987: 29 complaints 1987 1988: 56 complaints 1989: 58 complaints 1990: 70 complaints 1991: 96 complaints 1992: 132 complaints 1992 132 1993: 135 complaints 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 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 23 complaints 1986 1987: 29 complaints 1988: 56 complaints 1988 1989: 58 complaints 1990: 70 complaints 1990 1991: 96 complaints 1992: 132 complaints 1992 132 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 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 132 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

1992: 132 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

45% · 59 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Was driving and a truck pulled out of drive way in front of me. Hit the brakes and they worked for a split second but then went out causing an accident. Since that they brake tight and ABS light came on and continues to stay on at all times now.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-05

Also filed under Power train

Electrical system

12% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIRE

Suspension

11% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing torsion bar and front.

CRASH

Steering

11% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing pump and idler and attachment.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Power assist pump failed, causing loss of steering and braking capability, accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-22

Power train

9% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

CRASHFIRE

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-06-09Defect petitionClosed 1992-06-25 Apv fires
  2. R
    1994-12-23Seats94V177000 The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 202, "Head restraints."

    Remedy: Sherry designs will provide an attachable headrest for the dealer or customer to add to the seats.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. 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 →

  4. R
    2006-05-04Fuel system, gasoline06E041000 Certain r&b, inc. Central multiport fuel injection (Cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the…

    Remedy: R&b, inc. Will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. The recall began on May 4, 2006. Owners may contact r&b, inc. At 215-712-5330.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. 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 →

  6. 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 →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Chevrolet Astro — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 59 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V177000 · Seats
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E041000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 1992 Chevrolet Astro reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Chevrolet Astro is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chevrolet Astro?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet Astro have?
5 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.