1994 Chevrolet Astro Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 328 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 141,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seats of the 1994 Chevrolet Astro, 3% of the 328 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 141,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I was going around a sharp curve heading toward oncoming traffic when the steering would not correct. I went at no fault of mine up behind a mailbox headed straight toward a huge tree at which time god almighty had a hand on me no doubt, and veered barely to the left of tree, mailbox I damaged with mirror went up an embankment crossed ladies driveway, went upon another embankment and back down into ditch. The tie rod came completely off.”
NHTSA complaint #10073241, filed 2004-05, 141,700 miles“This van is equiped with 4 bucket seats. Since we purchased this van (purchased used spring of 96) we have been having problems with the adjustment or tilting mechanism on all four bucket seat. The tilting mechanism on the back two seat eventually stop working consequently the seat would no longer adjust or stay in the upright or in any other position in other words the back of the seat were essentialy free moving! I took one of the seats out to inspect the operating mechanism and found that there was a stud which holds the operating lever and a tension spring that was broken. …”
NHTSA complaint #721785, filed 2000-04“Whenever the brakes were applied, the front bucket seats would collapse backwards. Had used the latch, but it was worn & would not hold seat upright. This made driving difficult.”
NHTSA complaint #822056, filed 1998-03“Vehicle involved in head-on collision, upon impact, middle seat folded down/collapsed, causing metal supporting bar to roll up, six year old broke left leg when hitting metal bar. Vehicle totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #804242, filed 1996-11Related recalls
- 94V177000Sep 14, 1994The front driver and passenger seat back height does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 202, "head restraints."Covers: Chevrolet Astro 1992–1994, G20 1992–1994, Dodge B250 1992–1994
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 9 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 7 | 10% |
| 1989 | 3 | 5% |
| 1988 | 3 | 5% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
| 1986 | 4 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Astro
97 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
88 complaintsSuspension
40 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsTires
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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