1993 Chevrolet Astro suspension problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1993 Chevrolet Astro — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Was involved in a single accident, which a deer ran out in front of me I merge right to avoid hitting the deer, and rolled 1.5 times and when resting upon top of truck, the rear left tire broke off of the hub, and axle. *ak”
filed Nov 18, 2004
“Torsion bar that support engine broke in two. *la the manufacturer changed the design and shortened the bars by three inches. The old design allowed salt, water and ice to get into the extension sleeves. *jb”
filed Feb 27, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Astro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Astro | 8 | 13% |
| 2001 Astro | 6 | 7% |
| 2000 Astro | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 Astro | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 Astro | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 Astro | 24 | 7% |
| 1996 Astro | 60 | 23% |
| 1995 Astro | 75 | 17% |
| 1994 Astro | 40 | 12% |
| 1992 Astro | 13 | 10% |
| 1991 Astro | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 Astro | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 Chevrolet Astro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.