Chevrolet Astro Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,864 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Astro, across 11 model years (1995–2005). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (446). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Chevrolet Astro years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Astro year: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1995 Astro: 446 complaints, 3 recalls
- 1997 Astro: 360 complaints, 4 recalls
- 1996 Astro: 263 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2005 Astro: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 Astro: 14 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2003 Astro: 62 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Astro problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 385 | 11 | 59 |
| Visibility problems | 301 | 11 | 3 |
| Suspension problems | 208 | 9 | 5 |
| Power Train problems | 177 | 9 | 4 |
| Electrical System problems | 165 | 11 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 146 | 9 | 2 |
| Steering problems | 142 | 9 | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 124 | 11 | 1 |
| Structure problems | 110 | 10 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 105 | 10 | 17 |
| Air Bags problems | 101 | 11 | 91 |
| Seat Belts | 78 | 8 | 15 |
| Tires | 66 | 9 | 4 |
| Equipment | 55 | 8 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 39 | 9 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 39 | 9 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 9 | 3 |
| Seats | 22 | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 21 | 6 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 16 | 6 | 2 |
| Interior Lighting | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chevrolet Astro problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2000: service brakes, hydraulic (53)
- 1997: service brakes, hydraulic (64) · visibility (62) · power train (53)
- 1996: suspension (60) · visibility (60)
- 1995: service brakes, hydraulic (105) · visibility (104) · suspension (75)
All Chevrolet Astro model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Astro | 9 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2004 Astro | 14 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2003 Astro | 62 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 Astro | 70 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2001 Astro | 91 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2000 Astro | 175 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
| 1999 Astro | 133 | 1 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1998 Astro | 241 | 3 | — | Visibility | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 Astro | 360 | 4 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1996 Astro | 263 | 4 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1995 Astro | 446 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Astro years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1995 (446), 1996 (263), 1997 (360), 1998 (241) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Astro year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Astro?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 385 complaints across 11 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Astro have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.