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Chevrolet Astro years to avoid

The Chevrolet Astro years to avoid are 1995, 1997, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 1999, 1993, 1992 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1983 is the cleanest year on record.

3,757

Total complaints

21

Recall campaigns

1976–2005

Years covered

9

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Astro years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
1995High complaint rate579
1997High complaint rate563
1994High complaint rate396
1996High complaint rate345
1998High complaint rate336
2000High complaint rate258
1999High complaint rate204
1993High complaint rate177
1992High complaint rate162

Every Astro year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2005112
2004172
2003823
2002973
20011153
2000avoid2582
1999avoid2044
1998avoid3366
1997avoid5637
1996avoid3457
1995avoid5797
1994avoid3966
1993avoid1775
1992avoid1625
19911216
1990937
1989706
1988695
1987315
1986244
198566
198411
198301
197600

Common questions

What are the worst Chevrolet Astro years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Astro years to avoid are 1995, 1997, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 1999, 1993, 1992. The cleanest year on record is 1983.

What is the best year for the Chevrolet Astro?

By complaint volume, 1983 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Astro years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Astro have?

Across all model years, the Astro has 21 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,757 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.