1994 Chevrolet Astro Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 328 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Chevrolet Astro, 4% of the 328 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,350 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.
“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“The contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet Astro van. The contact stated that while driving, the entire differential unit fell from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the transmission pin was replaced. The contact was waiting to find out if the differential could be repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 27,000. Updated 01/06/11 the consumer stated the previously, transmission pan had to be replaced as it was leaking due to rust. …”
NHTSA complaint #10359445, filed 2010-10, 27,000 miles“Heard a sound, service engine soon light on dash came on and then engine continued to race, enough when stopped and noise from transmission. All problems seem to have gone away on their own. Don't understand what happened and why. I don't want to take it to the dealer if the car is working okay now. Please help. Have you heard of this happening before? Is it a computer problem?”
NHTSA complaint #711566, 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 1994 Chevrolet Astro
97 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
88 complaintsSuspension
40 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsSeats
9 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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