1993 Chevrolet Astro Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 15%of 135 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 20 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Chevrolet Astro, 15% of the 135 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was parked. Started the engine, stepped on brake and shifter would not come out of park. Contacted dealer. Dealer was not able to help. This happened intermittently. Dealer said that if turn key halfway that can shift to neutral, and then turn key all the way on. Doing this with power brakes and engine off the vehicle will roll.”
NHTSA complaint #865404, filed 2000-07“The van was in the parking gear with the ignition off, and the gear shift went from park to drive, causing the van to roll forward. Before this happened, the gear shift was stuck in the parking gear for about 5 or 10 minutes, and right after turning off the engine this incident happened. The park solenoid and the cruise control valve was replaced by a mechanic.”
NHTSA complaint #835797, filed 1999-03“Consumer was driving in hot weather and whenever air conditioner was running, transmission failed intermittently. Did not shift into first gear when consumer was stopping. When starting vehicle again, vehicle would start in third gear. Also, when taking off, there was no acceleration, and vehicle felt like it was just rolling. Could be considered a safety problem.”
NHTSA complaint #834534, filed 1999-02“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 1999-08“Vehicle fail to shift from park position to drive when brakes are applied. Had problem repaired previously under TSB #93c56a. Has happened at least 4 different times. The shifting problem happens only when it's hot. Taking vehicle back to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #847422, filed 1999-09Transmission 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 1993 Chevrolet Astro
42 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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