MYRModel Year Report

1994 Chevrolet Astro

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1994 Chevrolet Astro
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints 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
338
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

31% 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 1990 1991: 96 complaints 1992: 132 complaints 1993: 135 complaints 1994: 338 complaints 1994 338 1995: 446 complaints 1996: 263 complaints 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 1993: 135 complaints 1994: 338 complaints 1994 338 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 1993: 135 complaints 1993 1994: 338 complaints 1994 338 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

1994: 338 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

31% · 104 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Visibility

26% · 88 reports

Most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

CRASH

Suspension

12% · 41 reports

Most commonly citing torsion bar and front.

CRASHINJURY

Air bags

8% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Involved in accident while driving a 1994 Astro and air bags did not deploy.*mr. The consumer rear ended another motorist and the air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-11

Airbag failed to deploy. I rear ended another vehicle at approximately 25-30 MPH and the other vehicle was at a complete stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-13

No deployment of air bag during accident, resulting in an injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-16

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Electrical system

5% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASHFIRE

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1994Complaint volume 338 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1994-05-11Equipment94V087000 The manufacturer's certification label and/or the driver air bag advisory label may be missing from the vehicles, which does not conform to the requirements of 49 cfr 567.

    Remedy: The labels will be furnished to owner's for installation on the vehicles.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    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 →

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    1999-03-08Recall queryClosed 2002-05-31 Windshield wiper
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    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 →

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    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 →

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    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 →

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    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

1994 Chevrolet Astro — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 104 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 88 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 41 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V087000 · Equipment
  • Recall 94V177000 · Seats
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E041000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Chevrolet Astro reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Chevrolet Astro is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Chevrolet Astro?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Astro have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.