Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Chevrolet Astro owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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. Vehicle experienced missing, dealer replaced spark plub and distributor cap, when the engine cover was removed, dealer found the plug wires shorting to the cylinder head, dealer replaced all plug wires. Vehicle would turn, but would not start, dealer found fuel pump shorted out, dealer replaced fuel pump system. Oil leaking at pinion area, dealer replaced front differential and pinion seal. Rear axle was replaced due to rear axle seal leaking. …
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet Astro. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a sudden loss of power steering assist. The vehicle failed to decelerate as the brakes were applied. In order to stop the failure, the contact had to power off the engine however, the failure recurred twice once restarted. The vehicle was towed to the contact?s residence where the contact independently replaced the power steering line. In addition, the fuel pump was found to be faulty and was also replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. ...updated 11-12-13 the fuel pump wire connector on top of the fuel pump inside of the gas tank melted and the fuse never blew. The consumer also stated the second time the power steering line broke, he almost crashed into a hospital.
The van would seem in perfect running order, but after parking and returning to vehicle, it would not start. After several times, the vehicle wouldn't start at all. When we took off the fuel pump, which is located inside the gas tank, the wires had shorted out and were burned. This seems dangerous and I feel it could have started a fire or caused an explosion. I checked other complaints and I am not the only one this has happened to. Please make the manufacturer check this part and make sure it is safe and that this will not result in a fire for someone else!!
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet Astro. The contact smelled a strong gasoline fuel odor and the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test. The failure was located at the fuel injector. The manufacturer was contacted but would not assist with the repair because the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 06e041000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The vehicle was not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 125,810.
Tl contact owns a 1995 Chevrolet Astro. While in motion the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the failure was diagnosed as needing a new fuel pump and harness. The contact has the repair invoice. The current and failure mileage were 103234. Update *4/23/07tr
I purchased the van used in 2000 and it burned down in 2001. I have had the wireharnes, aircompressor and fuel injection (recall) all repaired by dealer. While driving on hyway engine made loud noise and failed. Pulled over and relized that van was on fire. Fire deptment shut off fire. Van was totaled. Financed by gmac
When coming to a complete stop vehicle lurched forward about five feet. Also, vehicle stalled intermittently, and had a rough idle. Vehicle was taken to the dealer four times and mechanic replaced the lower intake gasket/ EGR valve twice, and fuel injectors. None of these repairs resolved the problem.
Fuel injector plugs up and fails. It runs very rough. Nothing can prevent problem per dealer service techs. I was told it was due to poor design. It has occurred twice now. The first covered under warranty. The second was not and chev corp refused to cover second replacement. Loop hole in warranty. This problem occurs about every 40,000 to 45,000 miles. I was told the service department is starting to see alot of this lately. Windshield wipers- they were working intermittently. The first time they went out it was on the freeway in a heavy storm. The dealer could not find a problem. It did not fail in their shop. It took two shops before they found the problem. It was some typr of loose electrical wiring. Not covered by dealer due to me being over mileage.
The speed ometer works intermittenly and the windshield wipers also work intermittenly. Sometimes the car stalls, or will not start and when taken to a dealer they came nothing is wrong. It also will sometimes run rough and will have a service engine soon light come on. I did receive a letter from Chevrolet regarding some of these problems, but I was told my car did not qualify for a recall repair because there was nothing wrong.
Fuel pump/sending unit assy. Shorted out inside of fuel tank leaving black arcing traces on component- if tank were not commpletely full this would most likely caused an explosion resulting in grievous injury or death! Local dealer notified,to see if any recall or service bullitins were published and recieved a very unfreindly reception and absolutly no help.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
The fuel lines attached to the fuel tank were not properly tightened.
Remedy: Dealers will lower the fuel tank and tighten the fuel tank lines to the proper torque value.
Fuel System complaints in other Astro years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 1995 Chevrolet Astro?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 1995 Chevrolet Astro, 6% of the model year's 446 complaints. The component named most often is delivery › fuel pump (13 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Chevrolet Astro fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 94V-188 (mounting, Oct 4, 1994). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Astro fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 132,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 2 fires and 1 injury to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.