1995 Chevrolet Astro

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 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.

Complaints
446
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

27% 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 1995: 446 complaints 1995 446 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 1995: 446 complaints 1995 446 1996: 263 complaints 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 1995: 446 complaints 1995 446 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

1995: 446 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

27% · 121 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Visibility

24% · 105 reports

Most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and motor.

CRASHINJURY

Suspension

17% · 77 reports

Most commonly citing torsion bar and front.

FIREINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

7% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I have had problems with my 1995 Astro van 4.03L from the day I bought it hard starting asb locking up dealer replaced EGR value twice took back with same problem 3 months later was told nothing wrong computer digital check said so now I have...

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-12

Also filed under Equipment

Fuel system, gasoline

6% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and fuel injection system.

FIREINJURY

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    1994-09-21Fuel system, gasoline94V188000 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.

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    1995Complaint volume 446 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1995-09-13Suspension95V175000 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.

  4. I
    1999-03-08Recall queryClosed 2002-05-31 Windshield wiper
  5. I
    2000-03-16Engineering analysisClosed 2001-08-31 Loss of power assist
  6. I
    2002-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 2003-07-23 Windshield wiper failure
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    2003-06-19Visibility03V159000 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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Chevrolet Astro — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 121 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 105 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 77 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V188000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 95V175000 · Suspension
  • Recall 03V159000 · Visibility
  • 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 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, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Astro have?
7 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.