Model year record

1994 Chevrolet Astro

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 396 owner complaints on file.

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V087000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
EXPLORER VAN COMPANY
Vehicles affected
2,255
Reported to NHTSA
1994-05-09
Owners notified
1994-05-11

Defect description

THE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION LABEL AND/OR THE DRIVER AIR BAG ADVISORY LABEL MAY BE MISSING FROM THE VEHICLES, WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 49 CFR 567.

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OWNERS OF VEHICLE WOULD BE UNAWARE OF THE LOAD CAPACITY OF THE VANS, THE VAN BUILD DATE, AND WOULD NOT HAVE ANY ASSURANCE THAT THE VANS MEET THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.

Manufacturer remedy

THE LABELS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNER'S FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES.

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 slip7411,320 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor3875,786 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer37120,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar32140,000 mi
Air bags: frontal24
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components8
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner7
Seats: front assembly: recliner7141,700 mi
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment712,500 mi
Suspension: front7163,951 mi
Tires6100,084 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring6
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5
Power train: automatic transmission5141,700 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly5
Service brakes, air: antilock5
Air bags4
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)4150,000 mi
Structure: body: door4
Electrical system: wiring3
Engine and engine cooling: engine3100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3141,700 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch3150,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit3
Service brakes, hydraulic3162,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3141,700 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3
Unknown or other3
Vehicle speed control3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Fuel system, other2
Power train227,000 mi
Seat belts2
Seats2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2
Visibility: windshield2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2121,525 mi
Child seat: harness retainer/chest clip1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1102,000 mi
Equipment1163,951 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1141,700 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Service brakes, air: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1141,700 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1
Structure: body: tailgate1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Visibility1130,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1141,700 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1

The 1993 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.