1992 Chevrolet Astro Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 11%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Chevrolet Astro, 11% of the 132 complaints for this model year. 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was parked in garage. Smelled smoke. Checked and fire was inside, looked as if started under dash and spread to interior of the van. Fire department came and put fire out. Dealer /manufacturer aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #833313, filed 1999-01“Cigarette lighter was depressed and would not pop back out. Rather than blowing the 30 amp fuse ,it started burning wiring harness, causing fire hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #855617, filed 2000-01Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 2 | 14% |
| 2003 | 10 | 16% |
| 2002 | 13 | 19% |
| 2001 | 7 | 8% |
| 2000 | 23 | 13% |
| 1999 | 19 | 14% |
| 1998 | 25 | 10% |
| 1997 | 28 | 8% |
| 1996 | 13 | 5% |
| 1995 | 24 | 5% |
| 1994 | 13 | 4% |
| 1993 | 11 | 8% |
| 1992 | 15 | 11% |
| 1991 | 8 | 8% |
| 1990 | 6 | 9% |
| 1989 | 5 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Astro
57 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Chevrolet Astro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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