Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1995 Chevrolet Astro. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
- Consequence
- IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER
- Summary
- THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM-TO-FRAME REAR NUT NOT TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
- Consequence
- LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW THE ATTACHMENT BOLT TO LOOSEN AND SUBSEQUENTLY FATIGUE AND BREAK. THIS CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE LEFT-HAND CONTROL ARM FROM THE FRAME INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE LEFT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM-TO- FRAME REAR NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS
- Summary
- THE FUEL LINES ATTACHED TO THE FUEL TANK WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
- Consequence
- THESE FUEL LINES CAN LOOSEN TO THE POINT OF ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE LINES RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL LOWER THE FUEL TANK AND TIGHTEN THE FUEL TANK LINES TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE.
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Owner complaints (446)
446 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 446 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 109 | 24.4% |
| Visibility | 104 | 23.3% |
| Suspension | 75 | 16.8% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 28 | 6.3% |
| Fuel system | 28 | 6.3% |
| Air bags | 26 | 5.8% |
| Steering | 26 | 5.8% |
| Electrical system | 24 | 5.4% |
| Power train | 21 | 4.7% |
| Structure | 20 | 4.5% |
How 1995 compares with other Astro years
Best and worst Astro years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 95 | 3 |
| 1992 | 132 | 1 |
| 1993 | 135 | 1 |
| 1994 | 328 | 2 |
| 1995 | 446 | 3 |
| 1996 | 263 | 4 |
| 1997 | 360 | 4 |
| 1998 | 241 | 3 |
| 1999 | 133 | 1 |
| 2000 | 175 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1995 Chevrolet Astro FAQ
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Astro have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 03V159000 (visibility), 95V175000 (suspension), 94V188000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1995 Chevrolet Astro problems?
Owners filed 446 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (109), Visibility (104), Suspension (75) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1995 Astro compare with other years?
Among the 1991–2000 Chevrolet Astro model years at least five years old, the 1991 drew the fewest complaints (95) and the 1995 the most (446). The 1995 drew 446. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.