1993 Chevrolet Astro Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 180,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Chevrolet Astro, 8% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 180,000 miles. 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.
“Both front power door locks on driver side and passenger side malfunction intermittently from inside of vehicle regardless of whether or not the engine is running. Secondary problem is the battery draining if left more than 24 hours without being started. Both batteries are one year old, in good condition, and are the right type. The main battery drains first, so when the auxiliary battery is still strong, the engine will start. I feel that the cause of the battery/batteries draining is not the batteries themselves but another source, possibly the front power door locks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10504345, filed 2013-03, 180,000 miles“Electrical: driving approximately 40mph and suddenly the electrical system went dead, and the vehicle slowed down to 20mph instantaneously right in the middle of traffic. Took vehicle in to dealer and was told there was a short in the electrical system where two wires had touched. Two wire terminals that supply the ignition switch shorted and burned the switch.”
NHTSA complaint #813738, filed 1997-07“Dashboard lights stopped working in 2000. During that time they had only come on once. Dealer at night could not read any of the gauges. Consumer owned a 1986 vehicle that had the same problem. Warranty will not cover repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #893354, filed 2001-08“Filled before because of the electral system ; started the car up then died and started to smoke under the dash because of the wiring . Please give more detailed information.”
NHTSA complaint #802989, filed 1996-09“While driving, at approx. 45-60mph experience intermittent engine shut down, no prior warning, rendering power steering and brakes inoperative, dealer can't fix”
NHTSA complaint #974956, filed 1995-11Electrical 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 1993 Chevrolet Astro
42 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Chevrolet Astro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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