Model year record

1995 Chevrolet Astro

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 579 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet Astro, 1995–2005 generation
Pictured: the 1995–2005 generation. MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V159000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,755,876
Reported to NHTSA
2003-04-28
Owners notified
2003-06-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V175000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
69
Reported to NHTSA
1995-09-13
Owners notified
1995-09-13

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM-TO-FRAME REAR NUT NOT TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Safety risk

LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT BOLT TO LOOSEN AND SUBSEQUENTLY FATIGUE AND BREAK. THIS CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE LEFT-HAND CONTROL ARM FROM THE FRAME INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM-TO- FRAME REAR NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V188000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,037
Reported to NHTSA
1994-10-04
Owners notified
1994-09-21

Defect description

THE FUEL LINES ATTACHED TO THE FUEL TANK WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Safety risk

THESE FUEL LINES CAN LOOSEN TO THE POINT OF ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE LINES RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL LOWER THE FUEL TANK AND TIGHTEN THE FUEL TANK LINES TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE.

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 slip8570,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar5999,132 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer52—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor41—
Air bags: frontal19—
Power train: automatic transmission14—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump13103,234 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner12—
Structure: body: door12105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9—
Suspension: front9—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)8113,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system8153,058 mi
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment8—
Tires8132,889 mi
Vehicle speed control8—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor7—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors6113,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads5—
Suspension5135,000 mi
Unknown or other5146,000 mi
Visibility: windshield5—
Air bags4135,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator497,186 mi
Electrical system: ignition4—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys4—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4—
Interior lighting4—
Power train: driveline: differential unit4—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly4—
Service brakes, air: antilock4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module3—
Electrical system3175,000 mi
Electrical system: horn3—
Electrical system: wiring3—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine397,186 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch3105,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly3—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft3—
Seat belts: front: retractor3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump3—
Tires: tread/belt3—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2133,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal2—
Fuel system, gasoline2125,810 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock2—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch2—
Power train2—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2—
Seat belts2—
Seat belts: front: webbing2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Steering2200,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2—
Structure: body2—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2—
Structure: body: tailgate2—
Suspension: rear2—
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2103,668 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring2—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine1220,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Equipment1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Power train: driveline1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1—
Steering: linkages1—
Structure1105,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint197,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Wheels1—

The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about 1.5 times as many 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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