1992 Chevrolet Astro problems & reliability
132 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Chevrolet Astro. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
10 complaints report injuries (28 injured, 2 deaths reported).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 53 | 40% |
| Electrical System | 15 | 11% |
| Suspension | 13 | 10% |
| Power Train | 12 | 9% |
| Steering | 12 | 9% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 5% |
| Seats | 6 | 5% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3% |
| Structure | 4 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Was driving and a truck pulled out of drive way in front of me. Hit the brakes and they worked for a split second but then went out causing an accident. Since that they brake tight and abs light came on and continues to stay on at all times now. I do have brakes just not anti-lock. Have checked the whole system to fix…”
Power Train · filed Aug 5, 2012
“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…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Jun 24, 2008
“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…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Oct 16, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- APV FIRES
Defect Petition DP92012 · opened Jun 9, 1992 · closed Jun 25, 1992
Technical service bulletins
11 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Chevrolet Astro. The 10 most recent:
General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will move down or self apply during full lock turns or near full lock turns. Chevrolet astro and gmc safari vans…
PIT-3665-A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2010
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
020730024A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2005
Window regulator motor does not fit. *tt
01667 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt
990730016A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2002
Special policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system. *tw
96067A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1997
Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator). *tw
666309 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1997
Cpi engine noise (install new gears/new mem-cals). *sd
236111 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1995
COLD ENGINE KNOCK. *TW
376105 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1995
Hvac fan inoperative. *tw
461103 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
Oil pressure gauge reading concerns. *tw
476149 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1992 Chevrolet Astro in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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