1992 Chevrolet Astro Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 10%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 196,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the suspension of the 1992 Chevrolet Astro, 10% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 196,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10087134, filed 2004-08, 196,000 miles“Consumer called complaining about having front suspension problems. Stated that front suspension will rust out and then break. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that he will have to change not only the front one but two other extras ones that the vehicle comes with.”
NHTSA complaint #10026800, filed 2003-07“Fibers on rear leaf spring have been coming apart over past couple years. Consumer performed repair work, and has problem components available for inspection. Please provide any additional information / attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #896758, filed 2001-09“After vehicle was parked right side of car began to rise. Dealer was contacted for replacing torsion bar. Vehicle is no longer being driven. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #893982, filed 2001-08“Vehicle was parked in driveway. Torsion bar snapped in half while sitting with no one around or in the vehicle. Front end dropped 3-4 inches as a result. Vehicle was repaired, replaced both torsion bars.”
NHTSA complaint #540766, filed 1998-09Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 8 | 13% |
| 2001 | 6 | 7% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 | 24 | 7% |
| 1996 | 60 | 23% |
| 1995 | 75 | 17% |
| 1994 | 40 | 12% |
| 1993 | 20 | 15% |
| 1992 | 13 | 10% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Astro
57 complaintsElectrical system
15 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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