IllustrationWELDS THAT HOLD WINDOW GUIDES IN THE DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S DOORS CAME LOOSE. *TT
1993 Chevrolet Astro
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet Astro do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 69.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 9 of 135 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 42 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
10 crash reports4 fire reports6 injury reports
What owners actually said
135 reportsFRONT WHEELS ARE FEATHERING CAUSING DAMAGE TO TIRES; WHEELS SHAKES; DIFFICULTY STEERING. TT
UPON HITTING A TREE, DRIVER SEAT BACK BROKE, RESULTING IN COLLAPSING. TT
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE WILL STALL INTERMITTENTLY. TT
WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 45-60MPH EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT ENGINE SHUT DOWN, NO PRIOR WARNING, RENDERING POWER STEERING AND BRAKES INOPERATIVE, DEALER CAN'T FIX
FEMALE PORTION OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE STICKS UP TOO FAR. OWNER IS HAVING PROBLEMS ASSEMBLING CHILD SEATS IN VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
ABS, BRAKES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, IF APPLIED VERY QUICKLY. TT
ABS: APPLY BRAKES, HEAR NOISE IN BRAKING SYSTEM, INDICATING ABS IS KICKING IN; BRAKES QUIT WORKING; NO WARNING, OTHER THAN NOISY SOUND. TT
REAR BENCH SEAT, LATCH FAILED, CAUSING BENCH SEAT TO FALL FORWARD AND WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY. TT
ABS BRAKES SYSTEM FAILURE, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING. TT
Official recalls
194V177000 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint
Sep 14, 1994
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy: SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.