1991 Chevrolet Astro Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%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 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Chevrolet Astro, 5% of the 95 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Consumer once stopped, stepped on the gas pedal and car made a clunking noise in the back, like something was going to fall off. Sounded like something was loose. Then got into place, noise stopped until stop and go again. It was not the transmission. Took to dealer, they couldn't hear the clunking.”
NHTSA complaint #853038, filed 1999-11“Defect in design of all-wheel drive caused frame to rip and break in several places in left front making the vehicle un-repairable also broke right front drive shaft . Vehicle has been used for on-road use only ,”
NHTSA complaint #726218, filed 2000-07Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8 | 13% |
| 2002 | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 | 19 | 11% |
| 1999 | 21 | 16% |
| 1998 | 26 | 11% |
| 1997 | 53 | 15% |
| 1996 | 19 | 7% |
| 1995 | 21 | 5% |
| 1994 | 12 | 4% |
| 1993 | 20 | 15% |
| 1992 | 12 | 9% |
| 1991 | 5 | 5% |
| 1990 | 5 | 7% |
| 1989 | 4 | 7% |
| 1988 | 8 | 14% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet Astro
44 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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