1995 Chevrolet Astro Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 6%of 446 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Chevrolet Astro, 6% of the 446 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 miles. 23 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was in a car accident going 40 MPH and my airbag did not deploy. Although the vehicle is no longer drivable I feel this is a safety issue that mat need to be checked on other vehicles like mine.”
NHTSA complaint #10218673, filed 2008-02, 135,000 miles“Van involved in car accident. My van broadsided a 1990 lebaron. I was traveling approx. 35 MPH. The airbag did not deploy. Chevrolet inspected the van and found no defects, but they refused to provide a copy of their investigation. The investigation was confidential, but they did not provide a reason for the airbag not deploying.”
NHTSA complaint #715821, filed 1999-12“Abs brakes fail to stop vehicle right away when applied. Would kick in later. Had trouble since 1994. The last time ABS brakes were applied, they locked up & another vehicle was rearended. Air bag did not deploy. Taking vehicle to dealer, again, to check brakes out.”
NHTSA complaint #847421, filed 1999-09“Sensors in the sir system which are mounted on the front bracket---both braces on my van are more than 60% rusted through--the potential for a nondeploying air bag system is higher than one that is completely intact”
NHTSA complaint #566324, filed 2002-02“While driving at 50 MPH another vehicle pulled in front , consumer hit other vehicle with the front end. Upon impact, driver's side airbag did not deploy, causing injuires in chest. No indications of defect. Vehicle was total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #870565, filed 2000-09Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 12 | 7% |
| 1999 | 12 | 9% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 17 | 5% |
| 1996 | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 | 26 | 6% |
| 1994 | 25 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Astro
109 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
104 complaintsSuspension
75 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsEquipment
13 complaintsTires
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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