1996 Chevrolet Astro transmission problems
The 1996 Chevrolet Astro has 21 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
21
Transmission complaints
6%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“THE OIL COOLER LINES LEAKED OIL ONTO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED IT TO SMOKE. THE OIL COOLER LINES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 30,000 MILES. *NM THERE WAS NOISE IN THE FRONT END DUE TO A WORN RIGHT FRONT OUTER TIE ROD AND WHEN DAMP OR COLD OUT, A HARD SHIFT WOULD BE PRESENT WHEN…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1996 Chevrolet Astro have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Astro transmission — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.