IllustrationLEFT FRONT TORSION BAR BROKEN WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK
1995 Chevrolet Astro
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Astro years
Owner complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet Astro are substantially higher than the model-year median of 69.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 32 of 446 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 105 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility. Review the 104 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 75 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
51 crash reports6 fire reports26 injury reports
What owners actually said
446 reportsI HAD RECEIVED A LETTER AWHILE BACK STATING GM WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE LINEAR EGRS ON THE 4.3L ENGINES AND IF ANY PROBLEMS OCCURRED TO BRING MY VEHICLE INTO A GM DEALERSHIP TO HAVE CORRECTED. THE PRBLEM HAS OCCURRED, BUT I CAN'T FIND THE LETTER AND THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THAT TSB WAS ONLY ON THEIR TRUCKS.
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INTERMITTENTLY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON OTHER MAKES AND MODELS ; HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED . THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE LUNGES FORWARD WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
I HAVE DOCUMENTATION THAT SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE IN 1995, I HAVE HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS/FAILURE ON A WEEKLY/MONTHLY BASIS. I HAVE RETURNED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR OF SAME, MORE THAN 30 TIMES, WITHOUT SUCCESS. I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES WILL FAIL.
MY BRAKES FAILED MANY TIMES. I RETURNED TO REEDMAN'S SERVICE CENTER 4 TIMES & THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER CORRECTED. WHEN THE BRAKES FAIL, THEY MAKE A WEIRD "GRINDING NOICE" & THE VAN SEEMS TO PULL SIDEWAYS. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES & IS VERY SCARRY! I AM AFFRAID THAT MYSELF OR FAMILY ARE GOING TO GET HURT OR KILLED BECAUSE OF THI…
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MY BRAKES FAILED MANY TIMES. I RETURNED TO REEDMAN'S SERVICE CENTER 4 TIMES & THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER CORRECTED. WHEN THE BRAKES FAIL, THEY MAKE A WEIRD "GRINDING NOICE" & THE VAN SEEMS TO PULL SIDEWAYS. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES & IS VERY SCARRY! I AM AFFRAID THAT MYSELF OR FAMILY ARE GOING TO GET HURT OR KILLED BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM! THANK YOU.
FRONT TORSION BAR SNAPPED, CAUSING THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TO FALL WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. THE TORSION BAR HAD HAIRLINE CRACKS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
DRIVING THE HIGHWAY ABOUT 55MPH WHILE RAINING HARD WINDSHIED WIPERS JUST QUIT.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE DUE TO THE CIRCUIT BOARD BEING CRACKED. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON GM TRUCKS; HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Official recalls
303V159000 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Apr 28, 2003
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
95V175000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
Sep 13, 1995
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM-TO-FRAME REAR NUT NOT TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
94V188000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Oct 4, 1994
THE FUEL LINES ATTACHED TO THE FUEL TANK WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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
3EA02006 · Windshield Wiper Failure
Opened May 31, 2002 · Closed Jul 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
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.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
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.
EA00008 · Loss Of Power Assist
Opened Mar 16, 2000 · Closed Aug 31, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
RQ99003 · Windshield Wiper
Opened Mar 8, 1999 · Closed May 31, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
No summary supplied.