1994 Chevrolet Astro Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 328 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1994 Chevrolet Astro, 2% of the 328 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving on a slight hill, with cruise control set at 67 MPH, vehicle accelerated to 75 to 83 MPH before driver was able to stop it. Applying the brakes did not disengage the system. After pulling the vehicle in overdrive, it began to slowed down. Dealer has been notified about the problem. The vehicle has not been checked. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #842441, filed 1999-07“Low idle, idle fluctuates, engine dies intermittently while driving at various times of day, false computer codes, no codes during stall, brakes/steering die, very dangerous/control loss, agency can't find or fix problem, agency said they replaced iac & cpi, old parts not returned to me, agency says gas quality is problem, have tried all different brands & octanes with no change in symptoms”
NHTSA complaint #722992, filed 2000-05“Started to shift into drive, had foot on brakes, vehicle took off at full throttle. Had shifted into park & pressed hard on brakes to stop. Took to dealer & mechanic replaced accelerator cable. A few days later, accelerator problem reappeared.”
NHTSA complaint #824377, filed 1998-06“While driving the vehicle throttle linkage broke, causing the vehicle to speed up to 75 MPH and overriding the braking system. Had to turn off the vehicle in order to stop which could have resulted in a serious accident.”
NHTSA complaint #812050, filed 1997-05Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 14% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
| 1998 | 18 | 7% |
| 1997 | 30 | 8% |
| 1996 | 7 | 3% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Chevrolet Astro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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