Model year record

1995 Chevrolet Astro

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

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.

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.