1993 Chevrolet Astro

● Typical for this model

1993 Chevrolet Astro
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:37:43.398Z

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

1993: 135 complaints

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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.

SERVICE BRAKES 34%

34% of complaints: service brakes — 46 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY

SUSPENSION 16%

16% of complaints: suspension — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing torsion bar and front.

CRASH INJURY

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WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE ACCIDENT, WHICH A DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT OF ME I MERGE RIGHT TO AVOID HITTING THE DEER, AND ROLLED 1.5 TIMES AND WHEN RESTING UPON TOP OF TRUCK, THE REAR LEFT TIRE BROKE OFF OF THE HUB, AND AXLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20041118

Also filed under TIRES

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

SEAT BELTS 10%

10% of complaints: seat belts — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing anchorage and rear/other.

INJURY

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DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED DURING SUDDEN STOP, RESULTING IN INJURY.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950622

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19941223 — seats

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.

Campaign 94V177000 — check if this car was fixed

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 20060504 — fuel system, gasoline

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 VEHICLE

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.

Campaign 06E041000 — 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