MYRModel Year Report

1995 Chevrolet Astro

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 Chevrolet Astro
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Astro Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 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 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
1995: 446 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 19%

19% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 84 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DURING EMERGENCY BRAKING, BRAKE GRABBED AND RELEASE, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950511

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, APPLIED BRAKES EXPERIENCE LOSS OF EFFECTIVENESS FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 30 MPH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950213

SUSPENSION 13%

13% of complaints: suspension — 57 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 11%

11% of complaints: visibility — 51 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
VISIBILITY 9%

9% of complaints: visibility — 41 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 4%

4% of complaints: air bags — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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DURING EMERGENCY BRAKING, BRAKE GRABBED AND RELEASE, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950511

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19940921 — fuel system, gasoline

THE FUEL LINES ATTACHED TO THE FUEL TANK WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL LOWER THE FUEL TANK AND TIGHTEN THE FUEL TANK LINES TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE.

Campaign 94V188000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 446
R 19950913 — suspension

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM-TO-FRAME REAR NUT NOT TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM-TO- FRAME REAR NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

Campaign 95V175000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990308 — RQ (closed 20020531)

WINDSHIELD WIPER

I 20000316 — EA (closed 20010831)

LOSS OF POWER ASSIST

I 20020531 — EA (closed 20030723)

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

R 20030619 — visibility

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND D

Campaign 03V159000 — 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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Chevrolet Astro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (84 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (57 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (51 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V188000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V175000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V159000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E041000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1989 ▲ 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 1997 ■ 1994 ■ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Chevrolet Astro reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Chevrolet Astro is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Astro?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Astro have?

7 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.