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1992 Chevrolet AstroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 132 owner complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Astro, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.1× the Astro median · #8 of 19 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints13234 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage68kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Chevrolet Astro has problems

132 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic5312
Electrical system155
Suspension131
Power train122
Steering122
Engine and engine cooling60
Seats63
Fuel system, gasoline51
Structure40
11 other systems233

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1992 Chevrolet Astro recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front assembly: head restraint

Recall 94V-177 · Sep 14, 1994 · 381 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other Astro year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Astro median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1992 Chevrolet Astro safety ratings

1992 Chevrolet Astro in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Chevrolet Astro, and the recalls they led to.

  1. APV FIRESDP92012 · closed Jun 25, 1992
    No recall
In owners' words

What Astro owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 10 - 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED WHILE MAKING A TURN; HOWEVER, IT FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO LEAKING FLUID BEHIND THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP…
Complaint 10232194 · Jun 24, 2008 · 36,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ABS WOULD NOT WORK AFTER A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF BRAKING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD EXTEND TO THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP A FEW TIMES, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. WHEN THE…
Complaint 10205862 · Oct 16, 2007 · 100,000 miles
ABS BRAKES; BRAKES FAIL CONTINUOUSLY W/ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATING. ONCE REPAIRED, THE COMPUTER BLOWS UP LOSING ALL BRAKING ABILITY. PLEASE DESCRIBE *AK
Complaint 979592 · Feb 22, 1996

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