1994 Chevrolet Astro suspension problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1994 Chevrolet Astro — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This is the second time I will have to replace the torsion bar on this 1994 chevy astro awd van. The first time was about 4 years ago. I have done a search and there are hundreds if not thousands of reports of the torsion bars failing without warning, resulting in bottoming of the suspension…”
filed Jul 9, 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet astro. Before the contact attempted to drive her vehicle, she noticed that the driver's side was laying on the ground. She did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure. Six years ago, the contact needed to have the torsion bar replaced at…”
filed Jun 11, 2008
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% |
| 1993 Astro | 20 | 15% |
| 1992 Astro | 13 | 10% |
| 1991 Astro | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 Astro | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 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.