1993 Chevrolet Astro Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Chevrolet Astro, 7% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles.
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.
“Mechanical-bought '93 ext. Model in '96. Replaced two starters, two batteries going towards my third one, had to get the entire engine repaired because of a blown head gasket, the tranny starts slipping from 1st to 2nd gear, won't bother trying the A/C no more because the check engine light comes on, it starts to idle very rough then it stalls. Gas mileage not good; I filled up the tank, and when I brake at a stop light...the gasoline gauge almost drops to 1/2 a tank and it won't come back up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10043008, filed 2003-10, 98,000 miles“Vehicle overheats in summer when A/C is on. Temperature gauge goes almost to red, and A/C has to be turned off. In winter vehicle runs cold. Heat comes out luke warm even after vehicle has been running 3 hours or more. Consumer feels water pump is woren out or thermostat needs to be changed.”
NHTSA complaint #893358, filed 2001-08“So many of these units are failing that dealer parts man knows the part number in his head.kelly blue book warns of repeat failures with this unit on [w] code 4.3 engines.this engine is also in the s-10 pick up trucks and s-10 blazers of the same year.a huge number of failures and g.m. Has no recall!”
NHTSA complaint #735544, filed 2000-11“Motor mounts and transmission mounts broke at the same time. This was discovered by dealership were van was taken for service for engine trouble. Mounts were replaced by dealer ship at owner's expense. The original mounts were replaced in october of 96. First with 73,412 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #844421, filed 1999-08Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 16 | 9% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 27 | 11% |
| 1997 | 37 | 10% |
| 1996 | 18 | 7% |
| 1995 | 28 | 6% |
| 1994 | 16 | 5% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 5 | 9% |
| 1988 | 14 | 25% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Astro
42 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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