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Engine coolingPart report

1991 Chevrolet Astro Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 95 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1991 Chevrolet Astro, 2% of the 95 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“This astrovan shows severe rustout of all underbody components, particularly steel brake lines, calipers, drums, rotors, etc. Suspension components also have rusted to the point where they influence vehicle safety. Dealer asserts that this is due to improper storage or submersion in salt water but van kept on asphalt pavement and never used in water. Condition existed from first year of ownership. Independent mechanics asseerted rustout is characteristic of all astrovans they have seen. To date have replaces over $2000 of brake, running gear and exhaust components in 45000 miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #731278, filed 2000-09

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200335%
200234%
200144%
2000169%
1999108%
19982711%
19973710%
1996187%
1995286%
1994165%
199397%
199265%
199122%
199034%
198959%
19881425%
1987310%

Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet Astro

Brakes
44 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1991 Chevrolet Astro

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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