The 1992 Chevrolet Astro has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 381 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 162 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BACK HEIGHT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS."
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDD STOP OR ACCIDENT.
SHERRY DESIGNS WILL PROVIDE AN ATTACHABLE HEADREST FOR THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER TO ADD TO THE SEATS.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet astro van. While driving the vehicle at approximately 10 - 15 mph, the brake pedal was engaged while making a turn; however, it failed to stop. The vehicle was also leaking fluid behind the vehicle as the vehicle accelerated forward. The contact was able to…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 chevrolet astro. While driving 10 mph, the abs would not work after a certain amount of braking and the brake pedal would extend to the floor when depressed. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop a few times, but they could not duplicate the failure. When the…”
“Was driving and a truck pulled out of drive way in front of me. Hit the brakes and they worked for a split second but then went out causing an accident. Since that they brake tight and abs light came on and continues to stay on at all times now. I do have brakes just not anti-lock. Have checked…”
“Was driving and a truck pulled out of drive way in front of me. Hit the brakes and they worked for a split second but then went out causing an accident. Since that they brake tight and abs light came on and continues to stay on at all times now. I do have brakes just not anti-lock. Have checked…”
“When the consumer unlatched the harness buckle the shield came up too fast. One time the spring broke and the shield would not stay attached. *nm *sc”
“The torsion bar on driver's side broke. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told that the prpoblem was not a recall, and there was nothing they could do. *ak”
“The torsion bar broke while driving. The dealer stated that this was a common problem. Please provide further information. *nlm”
“While driving at 35 mph the left suspension collapsed, causing consumer to pull off the road. Dealer had been notified. *ak”
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1992 Chevrolet Astro as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.