Model year record

1992 Chevrolet Astro

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 162 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet Astro, 1985–1994 generation
Pictured: the 1985–1994 generation. Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V177000

Seats: front assembly: head restraint

Component
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
Manufacturer
SHERRY DESIGNS, INC.
Vehicles affected
381
Reported to NHTSA
1994-09-14
Owners notified
1994-12-23

Defect description

THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip45100,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission7—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar6196,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump4—
Electrical system: ignition3—
Service brakes, air: antilock3—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment3—
Unknown or other3—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2—
Electrical system: ignition: switch2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Structure: frame and members2—
Suspension: front2—
Child seat1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Parking brake1—
Power train1122,740 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats1—
Service brakes1122,740 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings136,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Steering1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: linkages1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1—
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf1—
Suspension: rear: springs1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1—
Tires1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: windshield1—

The 1991 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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