1995 Chevrolet Astro Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 6%of 446 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Chevrolet Astro, 6% of the 446 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 miles. 1 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.
“1-I could not change lanes when traffic stopped suddenly.2- I could not turn left off a highway unless I let off on the brake. 3-cannot get out of a tight parking place if brake is depressed fully.”
NHTSA complaint #711188, filed 2000-04“The contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet Astro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a sudden loss of power steering assist. The vehicle failed to decelerate as the brakes were applied. In order to stop the failure, the contact had to power off the engine however, the failure recurred twice once restarted. The vehicle was towed to the contact?s residence where the contact independently replaced the power steering line. In addition, the fuel pump was found to be faulty and was also replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10548074, filed 2013-10, 200,000 miles“Was driving home & heard a loud bang. Steering wheel tilted to left. Did not have a lot of control of vehicle. Vehicle taken to service station where mechanic indicated that tie rod end had snapped. Manufacturer had redesigned tie rod end and replaced it. The problem continued and both left and right torsion bars were found to be the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #870399, filed 2000-09“Vehicle pulled to left at all times when applying brakes. Vehicle has been taken to dealership 11 times. Dealer replaced front shocks/ idler arm/ resurfaced rotors/did wheel alignments, and replaced tires. Currently, dealer said remedy would be a complete brake job. None of the mentioned repairs remedied problem.”
NHTSA complaint #898267, filed 2001-10“While driving at approximately 40 MPH torsion bar broke, causing driver's side front end to drop on top of tire, consumer was unable to turn steering wheel. Dealer claimed it was normal for torsion bar to break. Driver had two previous failure of idler arms. Also had wheel rotor failure.”
NHTSA complaint #871278, filed 2000-09Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 10% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 8% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
| 1998 | 15 | 6% |
| 1997 | 40 | 11% |
| 1996 | 16 | 6% |
| 1995 | 26 | 6% |
| 1994 | 13 | 4% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 12 | 9% |
| 1991 | 5 | 5% |
| 1990 | 7 | 10% |
| 1989 | 13 | 23% |
| 1988 | 14 | 25% |
| 1987 | 11 | 38% |
| 1986 | 3 | 13% |
| 1985 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Astro
109 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
104 complaintsSuspension
75 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsAir bags
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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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