1994 Chevrolet Astro Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1994 Chevrolet Astro, and owners have filed 328 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1994 Chevrolet Astro
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Head restraint (seats)
The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 202, "head restraints."
Remedy: Sherry designs will provide an attachable headrest for the dealer or customer to add to the seats.
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Labels (equipment)
The manufacturer's certification label and/or the driver air bag advisory label may be missing from the vehicles, which does not conform to the requirements of 49 cfr 567.
Remedy: The labels will be furnished to owner's for installation on the vehicles.
328 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1994 Chevrolet Astro have filed 328 complaints with NHTSA; 43 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 42 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 111,539 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 68 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“On november 21st, 2011, i was driving my astro van on a straight road. The vehicle in front of me applied their brakes. I also applied my brakes, but my foot slipped off the brake pedal. I attempted 4”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 23, 2011 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet astro van. The contact stated that while driving, the entire differential unit fell from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2010 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1994 Chevrolet Astro Passenger (Astro 2WD (passenger), Astro AWD (passenger)). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–15 / 17–20 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Vans |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 4.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Astro model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Astro model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 Chevrolet Astro | 3 | 5 |
| 1986 Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 23 |
| 1987 Chevrolet Astro | 2 | 29 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Astro | 2 | 56 |
| 1989 Chevrolet Astro | 3 | 57 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Astro | 4 | 68 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Astro | 3 | 95 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 132 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 135 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Astro | 2 | 328 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Astro | 3 | 446 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Astro | 4 | 263 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Astro | 4 | 360 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Astro | 3 | 241 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 133 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Astro | 0 | 175 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 91 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 70 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 62 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Astro | 0 | 14 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Astro | 0 | 9 |
Checking a specific 1994 Chevrolet Astro
How do I know if my 1994 Chevrolet Astro has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1994 Chevrolet Astro; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 94V087000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
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- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.