"How reliable is the 1991 Chevrolet Astro?"

"Based on 121 NHTSA complaints, the 1991 Chevrolet Astro has a median complaint mileage of 0 miles. The most common issue is Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip."

"What are common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet Astro?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Chevrolet Astro is Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip, accounting for a significant portion of the 121 total complaints filed."

1991 Chevrolet Astro: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 121 complaints

121

Total Complaints

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Top Issue

Crash Reports

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Door

Interior/Under Dash

Retractor

Webbing

Abs Warning Light

Driveshaft

Tread/Belt

Air Conditioner

Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"SLIDING DOOR WON'T SHUT, DEALER REPLACED LOCK, AND NOW SAYS DOOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TT"

"ABS, FAILURE OF BRAKES, SPEED 5 MPH SHORTED ABS COMPUTER AFTER MAKING A SUDDEN STOP. TT"

"SPOT WELDS ON THE INTRUSION BARS/WELDED INSIDE DOORS IS BROKEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT"

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

CA: 22 TX: 10 FL: 9 OH: 8 NY: 7 WI: 6 PA: 5 SC: 5 MD: 5 NC: 5

Who Files Complaints?

32.2%

Original Owners

67.8%

Second+ Owners

Chevrolet Astro — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1990	93	182,083	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	8
1992	162	122,740	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	20
1993	177	170,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	13
1994	396	130,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	53
1995	579	113,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	67
1996	345	95,690	Torsion Bar	22
1997	563	82,260	Automatic Transmission	30
1998	336	87,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	25
1999	204	74,800	Automatic Transmission	25
2000	258	65,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	35
2001	115	58,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	12
2002	97	58,000	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	12
2003	82	66,500	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	3

Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28