MYRModel Year Report

Chevrolet Astro — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

4 model years to avoid, 2 to watch and 6 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid4 years

Caution2 years

Best bets6 years

Complaint history

1983: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1983 1984: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1985: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 29 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 56 complaints, Recommended 1989: 58 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 70 complaints, Recommended 1991: 96 complaints, Recommended 1992: 132 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 135 complaints, Recommended 1994: 338 complaints, Avoid 1995: 446 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 263 complaints, Avoid 1997: 360 complaints, Avoid 1998: 241 complaints, Caution 1998 1999: 133 complaints, Recommended 2000: 175 complaints, Caution 2001: 91 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 70 complaints, Recommended 2003: 62 complaints, Recommended 2004: 14 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2005: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1995 · 446
1983: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1983 1984: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1985: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 29 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 56 complaints, Recommended 1989: 58 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 70 complaints, Recommended 1991: 96 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 132 complaints, Recommended 1993: 135 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 338 complaints, Avoid 1995: 446 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 263 complaints, Avoid 1997: 360 complaints, Avoid 1997 1998: 241 complaints, Caution 1999: 133 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 175 complaints, Caution 2001: 91 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 70 complaints, Recommended 2003: 62 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 14 complaints, Not enough data 2005: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2005 1995 · 446
1983: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1983 1984: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984 1985: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 29 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 56 complaints, Recommended 1988 1989: 58 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 70 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 96 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 132 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 135 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 338 complaints, Avoid 1994 1995: 446 complaints, Avoid 1995 1996: 263 complaints, Avoid 1996 1997: 360 complaints, Avoid 1997 1998: 241 complaints, Caution 1998 1999: 133 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 175 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 91 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 70 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 62 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 14 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2005: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2005 1995 · 446
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  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2005 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2004 ○ Not enough data 14 Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2003 ▲ Recommended 62 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2002 ▲ Recommended 70 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2001 ▲ Recommended 91 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2000 ◆ Caution 175 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1999 ● Recommended 133 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1998 ◆ Caution 241 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1997 ■ Avoid 360 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1996 ■ Avoid 263 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1995 ■ Avoid 446 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1994 ■ Avoid 338 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1993 ● Recommended 135 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1992 ● Recommended 132 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1991 ● Recommended 96 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1990 ▲ Recommended 70 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1989 ▲ Recommended 58 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1988 ▲ Recommended 56 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1987 ○ Not enough data 29 Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 23 Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

21

recalls on file across every Chevrolet Astro model year.

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