1993 Chevrolet Astro problems
Owners have filed 177 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Astro with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 26% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 13%.
Complaints177
Crashes13
Fires4
Injuries12
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 26.0% · 46
Power train 13.0% · 23
Suspension 11.9% · 21
Seat belts 7.9% · 14
Engine and engine cooling 6.8% · 12
Electrical system 6.2% · 11
Steering 4.5% · 8
Structure 4.5% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 12 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the Chevrolet Astro in this data, 1993 sits 8th by complaint volume. 1995 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 24 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 170,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Both abs and brake lights stayed on. Abs brakes werer not working. Manufacturer has issued a service bulletin on braking system. Consumer was notified by representative at manufacturer that vin was a part of recall. But, dealer advised consumer that after recent changes vin # was no longer under campaign and will not be covered. Service brakes, hydraulic
While traveling ten to fifteen mph on dry road conditions abs braking system failed, causing a frontal collision with a pick-up truck. Rear drum brakes have recently been replaced for the first time at 136,000 miles. Front disc brakes had been to be replaced two or three times before. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Service brakes, hydraulic
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 failure mileage was 175,000. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 175,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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