Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1999 Chevrolet Astro. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗GM/FMVSS 208/AUDIBLE WARNING
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE "FASTEN SAFETY-BELT" AUDIBLE WARNING OCCASIONALLY MAY NOT COME ON OR MAY TERMINATE IN LESS THAN FOUR SECONDS AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
- Consequence
- THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ALARM MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
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Owner complaints (133)
133 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 133 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 23 | 17.3% |
| Power train | 21 | 15.8% |
| Electrical system | 19 | 14.3% |
| Steering | 15 | 11.3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 11.3% |
| Air bags | 12 | 9% |
| Visibility | 11 | 8.3% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 7.5% |
| Fuel system | 9 | 6.8% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 6% |
How 1999 compares with other Astro years
Best and worst Astro years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 446 | 3 |
| 1996 | 263 | 4 |
| 1997 | 360 | 4 |
| 1998 | 241 | 3 |
| 1999 | 133 | 1 |
| 2000 | 175 | 0 |
| 2001 | 91 | 1 |
| 2002 | 70 | 1 |
| 2003 | 62 | 1 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1999 Chevrolet Astro FAQ
How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Astro have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 01V123000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1999 Chevrolet Astro problems?
Owners filed 133 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (23), Power train (21), Electrical system (19) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1999 Astro compare with other years?
Among the 1995–2004 Chevrolet Astro model years at least five years old, the 2004 drew the fewest complaints (14) and the 1995 the most (446). The 1999 drew 133. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.