The 1993 Chevrolet Astro has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 381 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 177 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet astro. The contact stated the steel brake line rusted and the brakes failed. While replacing the brake pads the fluid leaked onto a rusted area of the brake line. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The…”
“Both front power door locks on driver side and passenger side malfunction intermittently from inside of vehicle regardless of whether or not the engine is running. Secondary problem is the battery draining if left more than 24 hours without being started. Both batteries are one year old, in good…”
“Both front power door locks on driver side and passenger side malfunction intermittently from inside of vehicle regardless of whether or not the engine is running. Secondary problem is the battery draining if left more than 24 hours without being started. Both batteries are one year old, in good…”
“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”
“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”
“The front passenger and driver seat belt retractor did not accommodate obese individuals. The retractor did not reach the latch. The consumer was informed that extensions were available. *jb consumer was 5'9" and 200 lbs. The seat belt retractor was 6 inches short. *la”
“While turning left steering wheel locked up , and consumer lost the control, resulting in a head on collision. Vehicle was totaled. *ak”
“Female portion of rear seat belt buckle (for shoulder harness) sticks up too far. Owner is having problems finding toddler child seats that will buckle properly in vehicle. Owner used to use center lap belt. Now has three children and needs to use one of the shoulder belts. *jb”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Chevrolet Astro as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.