Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2001 Chevrolet Astro. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗STOP LAMP/HAZARD LAMP CIRCUIT
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH MAY DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION IN THE STOP LAMP OR HAZARD LAMP CIRCUIT THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND HAZARD LAMPS BEING INOPERATIVE.
- Consequence
- THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH AND APPLY SPECIAL GREASE TO THE CONTACTS AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION OF THE MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE REPAIR WOULD BE USED IN VEHICLES IN WHICH THE HAZARD SLIDER BUTTON IS STILL MOVABLE. IF A VEHICLE HAS A HAZARD SLIDER BUTTON THAT IS NOT MOVABLE (FROZEN), THE ENTIRE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
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Owner complaints (91)
91 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 91 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 34 | 37.4% |
| Exterior lighting | 19 | 20.9% |
| Electrical system | 7 | 7.7% |
| Suspension | 6 | 6.6% |
| Power train | 5 | 5.5% |
| Seat belts | 5 | 5.5% |
| Structure | 5 | 5.5% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 4.4% |
| Fuel system | 4 | 4.4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 4.4% |
How 2001 compares with other Astro years
Best and worst Astro years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2005 | 9 | 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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2001 Chevrolet Astro FAQ
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Astro have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 05V099000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2001 Chevrolet Astro problems?
Owners filed 91 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (34), Exterior lighting (19), Electrical system (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2001 Astro compare with other years?
Among the 1996–2005 Chevrolet Astro model years at least five years old, the 2005 drew the fewest complaints (9) and the 1997 the most (360). The 2001 drew 91. 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.