Chevrolet Astro complaints by model year
2,793 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 62 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 70 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 91 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 175 | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 133 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 241 | 20 | 7 | 3 |
| 1997 | 360 | 23 | 7 | 4 |
| 1996 | 263 | 17 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 446 | 53 | 6 | 3 |
| 1994 | 328 | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| 1993 | 135 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | 132 | 18 | 6 | 1 |
| 1991 | 95 | 12 | 4 | 3 |
| 1990 | 68 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| 1989 | 57 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| 1988 | 56 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 1987 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1996–2005. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 36 | 65 | 37 | 23 | 65 | 34 | 23 | 25 | 6 | 1 |
| Visibility | 60 | 62 | 46 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 19 | 53 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 60 | 24 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 18 | 37 | 27 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 19 | 43 | 27 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 16 | 40 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Chevrolet Astro recalls (17)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Astro model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05V099000 | Mar 14, 2005 | STOP LAMP/HAZARD LAMP CIRCUIT | 2001, 2002 | — |
| 03V328000 | Sep 12, 2003 | GM/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT INTERFERENCE | 2003 | — |
| 03V159000 | Apr 28, 2003 | GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR | 1995, 1996, 1997 | — |
| 03V093000 | Mar 7, 2003 | GM/REARVIEW MIRROR SWITCH | 1998 | — |
| 01V123000 | Apr 10, 2001 | GM/FMVSS 208/AUDIBLE WARNING | 1996–1999 | — |
| 99V009000 | Jan 20, 1999 | GM/INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS | 1996, 1997, 1998 | — |
| 97V057000 | Apr 8, 1997 | GM/SAFETY BELT WEBBING | 1996, 1997 | — |
| 95V175000 | Sep 13, 1995 | SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER | 1995 | — |
| 94V188000 | Oct 4, 1994 | FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS | 1995 | — |
| 94V177000 | Sep 14, 1994 | INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS | 1992, 1993, 1994 | — |
| 94V087000 | May 9, 1994 | EQUIPMENT:CERTIFICATION LABEL | 1994 | — |
| 93V187000 | Nov 16, 1993 | INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT TRACK ANCHORS AND SEATS | 1985–1991 | — |
| 91V164000 | Sep 20, 1991 | INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AN | 1989, 1990, 1991 | — |
| 91V102000 | Jun 14, 1991 | INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AN | 1987–1991 | — |
| 90V146000 | Aug 13, 1990 | FUEL:FUEL LINES:HOSES:NON-METALLIC | 1990 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Chevrolet Astro FAQ
How many recalls has the Chevrolet Astro had?
NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns that cover at least one Chevrolet Astro model year from 1984 to 2005. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Chevrolet Astro year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 1995 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (446) and the 2005 the fewest (9). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Chevrolet Astro problems?
Across the 1996–2005 model years, owners most often name the service brakes, visibility, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.