1999 Chevrolet Astro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Astro years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Astro. That ranks 6th out of 11 Astro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (21 complaints, 16%), typically at around 65,000 miles. Complaints mention 18 crashes, 2 fires, 20 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 133owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 18complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet Astro problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 21 | 16% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 | 16% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 19 | 14% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 15 | 11% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 11% | 74,800 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 12 | 9% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 11 | 8% | 52,768 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 8% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 6% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 6% | 9,536 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 5% | 57,750 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 5% | 170,235 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 4% | 52,268 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 4% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet Astro recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Problem: 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.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While backing into a parking space the right front lower control arm snapped off dropping the front end to the ground. *tr
I have 2- chevy astro vans. 1-1998, 1-1999. The 1999 has corroded brake lines and gas lines. The main brake lines are corroded into. I was coming back from a long trip yesterday and i noticed that the brakes were soft. When i got home upon inspection i checked the break fluid and it was low. I…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire. The contact approached the vehicle and noticed that the entire front end of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department filed a report stating that the fire was due to on electrical issue…
Had cruise control engaged prior to entering a reduced speed area and it functioned normally. After departing the reduced speed area, i engaged the resume function and the vehicle accelerated past the set speed and kept speeding up. I was able to control the vehicle with brakes although they got…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the pass lock module that turned off the gas to the engine failed. The vehicle would start up briefly but then shut off. The dealer stated that it was a common problem but it was not related to any recalls. The failure mileage was…
Other Chevrolet Astro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Astro | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 Astro | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 Astro | 62 | 1 |
| 2002 Astro | 70 | 1 |
| 2001 Astro | 91 | 1 |
| 2000 Astro | 175 | 0 |
| 1999 | 133 | 1 |
| 1998 Astro | 241 | 3 |
| 1997 Astro | 360 | 4 |
| 1996 Astro | 263 | 4 |
| 1995 Astro | 446 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Astro?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Astro?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet Astro a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Astro model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.