1994 Chevrolet Astro problems
Owners have filed 396 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Astro with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 26.5% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of visibility at 22.2%.
Complaints396
Crashes53
Fires3
Injuries47
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 26.5% · 105
Visibility 22.2% · 88
Suspension 10.4% · 41
Air bags 7.1% · 28
Engine and engine cooling 4.3% · 17
Electrical system 3.8% · 15
Steering 3.3% · 13
Power train 3.0% · 12
Severity
Of those complaints, 53 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire, 47 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the Chevrolet Astro in this data, 1994 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1995 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 26 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 130,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Drove out of driveway and abs brake light went on and would not go off. Shut car down and restarted. Light went off but as I drove out, abs light went back on. Took to dealer said it was the abs computer that failed and that I would have to replace it because it was out of warranty . Regular brakes are functioning properly, but I do not have abs brakes. Estimated cost to replace abs computer $1300-$1400. Service brakes, hydraulic
When the brake pedal was used, it would be mushy & go to floor. This caused extended stopping distance. Also, gas gauge indicator would flop off and on/ air conditioner & electric windows failed to work,and abs brake light was on. Had to shut down vehicle & then restart it. An intermittent problem that was getting worse. Speed has not played a factor in problem. Taking vehicle to dealer. Service brakes, hydraulic
Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes going downhill, on dry road conditions, the pedal traveled to the floorboard, and the van slowed down, but did not stop. Crashed into a mercedes benz. When the driver returned the van, the pedal was normal. The van has been repaired. Dealer could not determine the problem with the brakes. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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