Takata recall upon leaving my condominium parking lot, there is a slight curb you must drive over before exiting. The left lower control arm came loose while making a right turn onto a local city street. Resulting in the vehical to collapse on the drivers side of the car. The frame is rested on the front left tire, also damaging the drivers side door as a result. Considering the facts, the car was then completely immobile. I had to call a tow costing $100 in order to move it about 150 ft. Back to my designated parking space. Recall # 95v175000. This happened on 07/05/2017.
The worst 1995 Chevrolet Astro problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes109
- Visibility104
- Suspension75
- Engine29
- Fuel system28
- Airbags26
- Steering26
- Electrical24
- Transmission21
- Body20
- Seat belts16
- Tires12
- Acceleration11
- Lights8
- Locks6
- Seats3
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Chevrolet Astro
Wipers 95ABS 43Brake failure 26No deployment 20Fuel pump 14Power steering loss 13Stalling 9Ball joint 6Grinding brakes 6Loss of power 6Fire or smoke 5
Recalls 3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- 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 number 03V159000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were assembled with the left-hand lower control arm-to-frame rear nut not tightened to the specified torque.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the left-hand lower control arm-to- frame rear nut to the proper torque specification.
Recall number 95V175000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- The fuel lines attached to the fuel tank were not properly tightened.
- Risk
- These fuel lines can loosen to the point of allowing fuel to leak from the lines resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will lower the fuel tank and tighten the fuel tank lines to the proper torque value.
Recall number 94V188000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 1995 Chevrolet Astro
Defect investigations
Windshield wiper failure
As a result of this, and the precedinginvestigation, rq99-003, gm has expanded the population of safety recall 98v‑150 (replacement of the windshield wiper control module) to include an additional 1.77 million vehicles.included are various 1994-1997 my m/l vans, s/t trucks and suvs, & c/k trucks and suvs.see attached technical report for details.
EA02006
Loss of power assist
There is no summary currently available
EA00008
Windshield wiper
RQ99003
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Chevrolet Astro 35
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will...
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
1995 Chevrolet Astro fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 19-20 | 16-17 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14-15 | 17-20 | 15-16 |
What 1995 Chevrolet Astro owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving on 2 lane road had driver to driver front end collision. Front vehicle gave way and crushed. The driver was trapped and had to be cut out. Then taken out side sliding door. 2nd vehicle also an astrovan similar damage the driver died on the scene.
Pulled into shopping center parking lot ( 35mph slight right turn) started to turn left to parking space and engine cut-out suddenly without warning. Incident was recorded by my dash cam: http://s247.photobucket.com/user/hchickpea/media/vanpowercutout_zpsb0e071e6.mp4.html you can see the flash of a police car going in the opposite direction at almost the exact time of the engine stopping. No apparent ignition switch problems, no engine chugging or sounds, lightweight keychain.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a sudden loss of power steering assist. The vehicle failed to decelerate as the brakes were applied. In order to stop the failure, the contact had to power off the engine however, the failure recurred twice once restarted. The vehicle was towed to the contact?s residence where the contact independently replaced the power steering line. In addition, the fuel pump was found to be faulty and was also replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. ...updated 11-12-13 *bf the fuel pump wire connector on top of the fuel pump inside of the gas tank melted and the fuse never blew. The consumer also stated the second time the power steering line broke, he almost crashed into a hospital.
This vehicle among other vehicles made by gm and gmc have a defective door latch that fails and will not allow the driver or passenger to be able to open the door from the inside or outside to get out in the case of an accident or vehicle fire. This problem for several years and gm did nothing to recall and fix this problem. This is an extreme safety hazard that should have been corrected. Owners are put at extreme risk for losing their life in an event where they need to exit the vehicle. Please force a recall so that no additional lose of life will occur.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro. The contact smelled a strong gasoline fuel odor and the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test. The failure was located at the fuel injector. The manufacturer was contacted but would not assist with the repair because the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06e041000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The vehicle was not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 125,810.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet astro van. The contact stated that whenever the battery malfunctioned the doors do not unlock from the inside of the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed by a dealer. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 175,000.
1995 chevrolet astro van, right rear tire blew out, causing unit 1 to go off the road striking the gaurdrail. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0395-90)*jb updated 08/06/10
Irregular ride and tire losing air, seperated w/ visible steel inside sears auto billings,mt 2/18 would not warranty or exchange tire with 9/32s measured tread I need an outlet in 59047 or 59718 as sears is 135 miles away.
I was in a car accident going 40 MPH and my airbag did not deploy. Although the vehicle is no longer drivable I feel this is a safety issue that mat need to be checked on other vehicles like mine.
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Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet Astro
Is the 1995 Chevrolet Astro reliable?
Owners have filed 446 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Astro, 7.2 times a typical Astro model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Chevrolet Astro?
Brakes, with 109 complaints. Next is visibility (104).
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Astro have?
3 recalls, covering visibility, suspension and fuel system, gasoline.
What year does the Chevrolet Astro have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Astro model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (109 complaints), 1994 (97 complaints) and 1997 (67 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1995 Chevrolet Astro get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Chevrolet Astro range from 15 to 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 19-20 highway.
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