1993 Chevrolet Astro
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1993 Chevrolet Astro. Newest first.
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Certain r&b, inc. Central multiport fuel injection (cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the fuel return line has a mechanical bleed valve which was not installed at the proper torque.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
R&b, inc. Will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. the recall began on may 4, 2006. owners may contact r&b, inc. At 215-712-5330.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 202, "head restraints."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: seat occupants are subject to increased risk of injury in the event of a sudd stop or accident.
Remedy
Sherry designs will provide an attachable headrest for the dealer or customer to add to the seats.
Owner complaints
135 complaints10 involved a crash4 involved a fire8 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Latches/locks/linkages
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 condition, and are the right type. The main battery drains first, so when the auxiliary battery IS still strong, the engine will start. I feel that the cause of the battery/batteries draining IS not the batteries themselves but another source, possibly the front power door locks. The interior lights or exterior lights are not the source of power that IS draining the battery/batteries. this vehicle IS used and owned by a disabled person in a wheelchair. The vehicle IS equipped with an auxiliary battery to accommodate a wheelchair lift, driver's power seat, and power sliding door. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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 failure mileage was 175,000.
- Suspension › Front › Hub · Tires
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
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
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
- Structure · Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
Torsion bar that support engine broke in two. *la the manufacturer changed the design and shortened the bars by three inches. The old design allowed salt, water and ice to get into the extension sleeves. *jb
- Steering › Column locking › Anti-theft device
While turning left steering wheel locked up , and consumer lost the control, resulting in a head on collision. Vehicle was totaled. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Mechanical-bought '93 ext. Model in '96. Replaced two starters, two batteries going towards my third one, had to get the entire engine repaired because of a blown head gasket, the tranny starts slipping from 1ST to 2ND gear, won't bother trying the a/c no more because the check engine light comes…
Mechanical-bought '93 ext. Model in '96. Replaced two starters, two batteries going towards my third one, had to get the entire engine repaired because of a blown head gasket, the tranny starts slipping from 1ST to 2ND gear, won't bother trying the a/c no more because the check engine light comes on, it starts to idle very rough then it stalls. gas mileage not good; I filled up the tank, and when I brake at a stop light...the gasoline gauge almost drops to 1/2 a tank and it won't come back up. Traveling from los angeles to valencia or los angeles to san diego it overheats terribly, drove a '90 toyota tercel to valencia from l.a. With a busted radiator and that car did not overheat!.nice van but I thought it was a chevy not a ford aerostar. *la
- Structure › Body
My 1993 chevrolet astro van was recalled for paint peeling several years ago. my vehicle was taken to a local chevrolet dealer who "repainted my vehicle". they had it for at least one week. when it was returned, it did appear repainted. however for the past three years the paint IS slowly…
My 1993 chevrolet astro van was recalled for paint peeling several years ago. my vehicle was taken to a local chevrolet dealer who "repainted my vehicle". they had it for at least one week. when it was returned, it did appear repainted. however for the past three years the paint IS slowly peeling off on the top of my van. it IS now starting to get worse and the silver metal IS showing and it IS becoming quite noticeable with some small rust spots. there does not appear to be a cover under the the top of the vans paint. small areas on the doors and windows, that are not the same color as the rest of the van are also peeling. if you look around athens, ga, you can take notice of the other chevrolet astros that are also peeling paint. IS there any recourse to take care of this?*ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
The vehicle experienced the same defect as stated in recall 94 v 177 000 which IS related to the vehicles head restraints. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *nlm
- Seat belts › Rear/other
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
- Tires › Sidewall
The tire rear tires contained splits in the side walls.*jb *ts
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light
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- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
While pulling out of the garage she heard a noise coming the right side of the vehicle. the right front tire collapsed inward due to upper control arm. the dealer IS aware of the problem. please furnish additional information. mr
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Consumer states that all the door latches are defective, keeps breaking. Had them replaced several times. nlm
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Consumer states that while driving the lower left control arm failed due to metal fatigue from, causing the left front of vehicle to drop, making vehicle inoperative. nlm
- Suspension › Front
Common failure according to my mechanic (new hope automotive). right front suspension collapsed while parked in driveway, certainly would of led to a serious accident if I'D been driving when it occurred. my mechanic said the dealer has sold 70 of the same part in last week. serious failure, should be a recall.*ak
- Power train › Manual transmission › Column shift assembly
Consumer states that gear shift will lock in gear periodicly. nlm
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
While driving the vehicle at 25 mph, the tortion bar had rusted and broke. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Drum
While traveling ten to fifteen mph on dry road conditions ABS braking system failed, causing a frontal collision with a pick-up truck. rear drum brakes have recently been replaced for the first time at 136,000 miles. Front disc brakes had been to be replaced two or three times before. dealer has yet to be contacted. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Vehicle overheats in summer when a/c IS on. temperature gauge goes almost to red, and a/c has to be turned off. in winter vehicle runs cold. heat comes out luke warm even after vehicle has been running 3 hours or more. consumer feels water pump IS woren out or thermostat needs to be changed.*ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Driver's and sliding outside door handles break when opening doors. consumer has replaced handles once for each door. handles were replaced 2 years ago. Consumer didn't take vehicle to dealer. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Dashboard lights stopped working in 2000. during that time they had only come on once. dealer at night could not read any of the gauges. consumer owned a 1986 vehicle that had the same problem. warranty will not cover repairs.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
At approximately 25-30 mph right front torsion bar broke, causing loss of control of vehicle. dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and any repairs would be at consumer's expense. consumer making parts available for analysis to nhtsa. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's side seatbelt will not pull out far enough to buckle. *Ak *slc
- Suspension
Suspension strut bar snaped in two. Contacted dealer, and dealer noted that it was a chronic problem with chevrolets.*ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10028790General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will move down or self apply during full lock turns or near full lock turns. Chevrolet astro and GMC safari vans; hummer 2 are included. Updated 5/24/11.
- 10007838Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan.
- 10007244Window regulator motor does not fit.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 634576Some customers may comment that the right rear door handle on the cargo door breaks.
- 608382Subject regarding ABS 3-sensor EBC4 - special policy.
- 52576Special policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system.
- 52571Intermittent hestiations, low power, and rough running engine in cold temperatures (replace pcm).
- 52350Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator).
- 51281Policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system.
- 45821Inoperative or erratic speedometer and/or vehicle shifts down into second gear or will not shift out of second gear (replace connector C240).
- 45817Vehicle does not start readily upon cranking (replace fuel pump relay).
- 43025Unknown
- 39304Cold engine knock.
- 39297Inoperative or erratic speedometer and/or vehicle shifts down into second gear or will not shift out of second gear.
- 38077General motors has determined that certain 1993 M/L and g vans may experience a condition, at temperatures below 32 degrees fahrenheit, where the transmission will not shift out of park with the brake pedal depressed. To prevent this condition form occurring, dealers will replace the cruise control vacuum release valve and check and adjust the btsi solenoid cable.
- 38072Hvac fan inoperative.
- 37959General motors has determined that certain 1993 M/L and g vans equipped with cruise control may experience a condition at temperatures below 32 degrees fahrenheit, where the transmission will not shift out of park with the brake pedal depressed. To prevent this condition from occurring, dealers are to replace the cruise control vacuum release valve, and check and adjust the btsi solenoid cable as needed.
- 37947Oil pressure gauge reading concerns.
- 37942Transmission extention seal leaks.
- 37825Message announcing manufacturer recall 93c56.
- 37823Manufacturer recall - general motors has determined that certain 1993 M/L and g vans may experience a condition at temperatures below 32 degrees fahrenheit where the transmission will not shift out of park with the brake pedal depressed to prevent this conditionfrom occurring, dealers will replace the cruise control vacuum release valve and check and adjust the btsi solenoid cable as needed.
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