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Chevrolet Astro problems by year

Owners have filed 2,617 complaints about the Chevrolet Astro since 1990, and 15 recalls have been issued. The 1995 model year has 446 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and visibility problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
2,617
Recalls
15
Worst year
1995
Model years
1990-2005

Chevrolet Astro years to avoid

No model year of the Chevrolet Astro stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Chevrolet Astro years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Chevrolet Astro complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1990199520002005

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Chevrolet Astro problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    696
  • Visibility
    399
  • Suspension
    284
  • Transmission
    231
  • Electrical
    218
  • Steering
    186
  • Engine
    186
  • Fuel system
    168
  • Body
    140
  • Airbags
    127
  • Acceleration
    122
  • Seat belts
    119

Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Astro

ABS 268Brake failure 160

Chevrolet Astro problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2005949Tires24,50001
20048914Brakes70,00001
20037562Brakes67,00013
20026869Brakes60,00017
20016290Brakes62,50019
2000-175Brakes65,000026
1999-132Brakes75,000118
1998-240Visibility88,000320
1997-359Brakes92,000423
1996-263Suspension106,000417
1995-446Brakes113,500353
1994-328Brakes120,000243
1993-135Brakes145,000110
1992-132Brakes118
1991-95Brakes312
1990-68Brakes47

Recalls 15

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Questions about the Chevrolet Astro

What years of the Chevrolet Astro should you avoid?

No single model year of the Chevrolet Astro has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Astro?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Astro?

Brakes, with 696 complaints across all years, followed by visibility (399) and suspension (284).

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Astro have?

15 recalls between 1990 and 2005. The 1997 model year has the most, with 4.

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