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1992 Chevrolet Astro
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 132
- Received Jan 1995 to Aug 2012
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up33 complaints · 25% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Seat belt fails to latch or retract10 complaints · 7.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Vehicle catches fire from wiring8 complaints · 6.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #94V177000The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 202, "head restraints."
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 18 crashes, 6 fires, 28 people injured, 2 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 13 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Fuel pump fails and engine stalls
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 132 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 33 | 25% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 10 | 7.6% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 8 | 6.1% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 8 | 6.1% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 7 | 5.3% | – | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 6 | 4.5% | – | |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 5 | 3.8% | – | |
| Paint peels off roof and hood | 4 | 3.0% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 4 | 3.0% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 4 | 3.0% | – | |
| Coil springs break and puncture tires | 3 | 2.3% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 3 | 2.3% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 3 | 2.3% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #94V177000September 14, 1994381 vehicles affected
seats: front assembly: head restraint
The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 202, "head restraints."
Consequence of non-compliance: seat occupants are subject to increased risk of injury in the event of a sudd stop or accident.
Remedy
Sherry designs will provide an attachable headrest for the dealer or customer to add to the seats.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1992 Chevrolet Astro.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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