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#BS-1985-CHEAST-1CC51985 Chevrolet AstroProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 6 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues.
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Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (1 reports).
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1985 Chevrolet Astro: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues
Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1985 Chevrolet Astro, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1985 Chevrolet Astro, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:buckle assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc Issues
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1985 Chevrolet Astro, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar Issues
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1985 Chevrolet Astro, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering: steering wheel/handle bar-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Recall History (6 recalls)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR:CHAMBER
THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME MAY BE GREATER THAN THE TIME SPECIFIED IN FMVSS 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEM". IN ADDITION, SOME TRACTORS MAY HAVE WARPED PARKING BRAKE APPLY SPRINGS WHICH ALSO EFFECT THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: TRACTORS FAIL TO MEET THE STOPPING DISTANCE SPECIFIED IN FMVSS 121 WHICH IS REQUIRED TO STOP THE TRUCK SAFELY.
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
A PART OF THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING WHICH ATTACHES TO THE FRAME MAY BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STEERING DIFFICULTIES WILL OCCUR AND THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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NHTSA Defect Investigations (5)
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REAR BRAKES
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE
SEATS
INADEQUATE REAR BRAKES
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
REAR AXLE SEAL FAILURE
SUSPENSION
SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE
SUSPENSION
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
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Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.
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