Complaints
121
Crashes
15
Fires
5
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Chevrolet Astro Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#140 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:7
#27 complaints
Structure:Body:Door
#35 complaints
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
Fires:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Chevrolet Astro.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 40 | 7 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 5 | — | 4 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional:Air | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
40
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional:Air
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Chevrolet Astro — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Chevrolet Astro reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1991 Chevrolet Astro has 121 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 40 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet Astro?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (40 complaints); Structure:Body:Door (7 complaints); Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash (5 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1991 Chevrolet Astro?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Chevrolet Astro include 15 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Chevrolet Astro have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Chevrolet Astro as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Chevrolet Astro?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Astro reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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