1995 Chevrolet Astro Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 446 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1995 Chevrolet Astro, 2% of the 446 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 at highway speed, applied brakes and without warning heard noises. Driver states felt like something was dragging. Dealer has been notified; however, could not duplicate the problem. Consumer adds applying the brake pedal did disengage the cruise control, but did not slow the vehicle. Presently, the brakes appear to be working, but have not had to make anymore emergency stops at highway speed.”
NHTSA complaint #8012784, filed 2002-06“On 2 occasions , the throttle would race to high speed. At the same time the engine check light' would go on. The engine would run poorly or at very high RPM's. Then the light would go out, and the engine would run normally. A check of the computer codes indicated there was temperature sensor problem. It was serviced, however it has reoccured.the driver kept the vehicle from going out of control by stepping on the brakes and turning the ignition off.”
NHTSA complaint #750516, filed 2001-08“Intermittently while driving vehicle and removing foot from accelerator pedal the vehicle increases in speed. This also happens from a dead stop in reverse. Vehicle has been in shop at least (5) times for this problem; on 10/96, no problem found, and on 12/96, cruise control replaced. Vehicle was also serviced on 1/97 & 2/97, no copy of work order, on 3/17/97 vehicle was still in shop.”
NHTSA complaint #810351, filed 1997-04“Driving with cruise control on at 65 MPH, car veered to right shoulder suddenly, steering locked up, car jumped out of cruise control, leaped forward/ over median, rolled 5 times, side door came off, driver seriously injured, 2 passengers died. Consumer states cruise control appeared to have dropped out and then restarted.”
NHTSA complaint #803567, filed 1996-10“Abs brakes come on more frequently than they should. When approaching a light they squeal and vehicle lunges forward. There is a phase ii recall that the dealer is waiting for more information.”
NHTSA complaint #857233, filed 2000-02Vehicle 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 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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsEquipment
13 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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