1992 Chevrolet ASTRO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
67 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
111,370 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 67 complaints (19.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 24 | 35.8% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 10.4% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 9.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 4.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 4.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 3.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 13 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Torsion Bar | 4 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 3 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 13; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 5; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 4; Suspension:Front:Springs:Torsion Bar: 4; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 3; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 3; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 63 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
1995: 23; 1996: 9; 2000: 8; 2001: 14; 2002: 4; 2003: 4; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 24 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10205862 · 2007-10-16 (October 16, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ABS WOULD NOT WORK AFTER A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF BRAKING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD EXTEND TO THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP A FEW TIMES, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. WHEN THE MECHANIC TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE, IT ALWAYS PERFORMED PERFECTLY. THE REPAIR SHOP DISCONNECTED THE ABS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 128,000. *UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF UPDATED *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10205862 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10232194 · 2008-06-24 (June 24, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 10 - 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED WHILE MAKING A TURN; HOWEVER, IT FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO LEAKING FLUID BEHIND THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND HAVE IT TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THERE WERE NO DEATHS, INJURIES OR POLICE REPORT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 36000. UPDATED 09/25/08 *BF THE STEEL BRAKE LINES WERE LEAKING DUE TO …
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10232194 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480827 · 1995-01-23 (January 23, 1995)
POWER STEERING BINDS, ALSO POWER STEERING LINES AND VALVES REPLACED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480827 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480900 · 1995-01-23 (January 23, 1995)
STEERING LOCKS UP, CAUSING LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480900 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483569 · 1995-10-26 (October 26, 1995)
ENGINE REPLACED DUE TO INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483569 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 722143 · 2000-05-01 (May 1, 2000)
THE FIRST FUEL INJECTION UNIT FAILED AT 103,000 MILES AND I HAD IT RELPLACED AT HARBOR CHEVROLET, AND NOW THE SECOND ONE IS FAILING 35,000 MILES LATER. I WAS NEARLY INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED AND ON RESTART WAS RUNNING EXTREMELY ROUGH. THIS OCCURRED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN IN AN INTERSECTION. A CHEVROLET DEALER MECHANIC SAID THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THOSE UNITS, BUT THAT HIS HANDS WERE TIED BY COMPANY POLICY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 722143 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8003315 · 2002-01-31 (January 31, 2002)
WHEN VEHICLE IS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE THERE IS A DELAY BEFORE IT WILL ACTUALLY GOES INTO REVERSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8003315 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 959613 · 1995-02-06 (February 6, 1995)
WHEN DRIVING THE CAR CUT OFF AT STOP LIGHT,TRANSMISSION MAKE A NOISE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959613 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480778 · 1995-01-21 (January 21, 1995)
LOCATION OF WIRING HARNESS IS TOO CLOSE TO LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING HARNESS TO MELT. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480778 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 767185 · 2002-09-15 (September 15, 2002)
LEAKING ROOF, BRAKES,HEATER AND A C DEFECTIVE,PAINT, TIRE AND WIRING DEFECTIVE. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 767185 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 762796 · 2002-06-07 (June 7, 2002)
C.P.I. FUEL INJECTOR HAS FAILED 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 40,000 MILES RESULTING IN ENGINE SHUT DOWN, LOSS OF POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ETC. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I'M TOLD BY MECHANICS THAT THE LEAKING FUEL AT THE C.P.I. FUEL INJECTION UNIT IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. CHEVROLET DENIES KNOWLEDGE OF SUCH FAILURES, BUT THERE IS ALL KINDS OF INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER FAILURES ON THE INTERNET AT ALLDATA, CARPOINT.MSN, CONSUMER REPORTS, ETC. MY FAMILY IS AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE DUE TO POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDS, LOSS OF CONTROL AT H…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 762796 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 889394 · 2001-05-30 (May 30, 2001)
FUEL INJECTOR SPIDER WENT OUT 88000 MILES, AND VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEABLE, ALSO, FUEL PUMP WAS CHANGED AT 88,000 AND 115,000 MILES. HOWEVER, BOTH FAILED AGAIN.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 889394 at NHTSA ↗