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1993 Chevrolet AstroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 135 owner complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Astro, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Astro median · #9 of 19 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints13521 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage175kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 25, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Chevrolet Astro has problems

135 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, hydraulic426
Suspension201
Power train200
Seat belts142
Electrical system111
Engine and engine cooling90
Structure80
Steering71
Tires52
11 other systems283

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

1 recall

1993 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

1993 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

'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1993 Chevrolet Astro safety ratings

1993 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
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 1993 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEEL BRAKE LINE RUSTED AND THE BRAKES FAILED. WHILE REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS THE FLUID LEAKED ONTO A RUSTED AREA OF THE BRAKE LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE…
Complaint 10399811 · May 10, 2011 · 175,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 45-60MPH EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT ENGINE SHUT DOWN, NO PRIOR WARNING, RENDERING POWER STEERING AND BRAKES INOPERATIVE, DEALER CAN'T FIX
Complaint 974956 · Nov 9, 1995
ABS: APPLY BRAKES, HEAR NOISE IN BRAKING SYSTEM, INDICATING ABS IS KICKING IN; BRAKES QUIT WORKING; NO WARNING, OTHER THAN NOISY SOUND. TT
Complaint 974060 · Oct 27, 1995

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