1995 Chevrolet Astro Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 5%of 446 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Chevrolet Astro, 5% of the 446 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have heard in the past that Chevrolet has had troubles with the transmisions in the Chevrolet astros. I own a Chevrolet Astro and have experienced the trans. Slipping I am looking for information in regaurds to any factory recalls or hidden warenties from the manufacture”
NHTSA complaint #730918, filed 2000-09“Consumer has experienced several problems with vehicle, right rear blinker and parking brake bulb failed. Back hatch would not open, door was locked and would not open, dealer found latch rod retainers worn out. Alternator failed. Serpentine belt failed. Air conditioner quit blowing. Rear end was roaring, dealer replaced rear differential. Oil pressure would go to zero, dealer replaced indicator. …”
NHTSA complaint #870293, filed 2000-09“Engine stalls out for no reason/ABS brakes do not stop vehicle when brakes applied/transmission fails to shift into reverse and instrument panellights stay on during the day. Vehicle still running after ignition is turned off. Taking to dealer again.”
NHTSA complaint #828419, filed 1998-10“Key was in ignition but the engine was not activated. Child moved automatic transmission lever without holding down the brakes, which resulted in vehicle rolling away. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #839116, filed 1999-06“The park pawl did not engage which caused the vehicle to roll down hill with 2 children in the car. Then crashed into trees, no injuries involved. Dealer said inter- lock safety system malfunctioned.”
NHTSA complaint #829131, filed 1998-10Transmission 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 1995 Chevrolet Astro
109 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
104 complaintsSuspension
75 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsElectrical system
24 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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