2002 Chevrolet Astro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Astro years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Astro. That ranks 8th out of 11 Astro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (20 complaints, 29%), typically at around 41,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 70owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 29% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 19% | 94,573 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 11% | 77,650 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 10% | 31,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% | 71,798 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 7% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 7% | 147,570 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 7% | 99,712 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 6% | 89,600 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 4% | 13,032 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 115,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 3% | 103,509 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 133,600 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 46,300 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 89,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet Astro recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of brake lamp illumination (PE04072) — opened Oct 19, 2004, closed Mar 21, 2005, led to recall 05V099000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Astro. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, the accelerator throttle cable fractured in the stuck open position, causing the vehicle to accelerate to approximately 100 MPH independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local…
GOODYEAR VIVA 3 TIRES SUFFERED STONE PUNCTURES. TIRE SIZE 215/75R15. BOUGHT TWO NEW ONES 10/5/16 AND TWO MORE NEW ONES 3/7/17. THIS VEHICLE IS INFREQUENTLY DRIVEN AND ONLY OCCASIONALLY ON COUNTY MAINTAINED GRAVEL ROADS. ONLY DROVE 18300 MILES BEFORE FIRST STONE PUNCTURE 9/27/20. SECOND STONE…
While vehicle was being driven.the alert warning light for the air bags illuminated. I was afraid to drive the vehicle due too the air bag inflator might rupture or underinflate. In the event of a crash. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. This scenario increases the…
When raining widshield wipers dont work as directed, they do what they want. They stay on after shutting them off. And door locks lock and unlock repeatedly. Wipers also shut off in the middle of line of sifht intermittently. Never works correctly
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that on several occasions, the brake lights and hazard lights failed. The contact stated that if the brake pedal was depressed and the hazard light switch was moved around the lights would function as intended. The vehicle was not…
Other Chevrolet Astro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Astro | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 Astro | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 Astro | 62 | 1 |
| 2002 | 70 | 1 |
| 2001 Astro | 91 | 1 |
| 2000 Astro | 175 | 0 |
| 1999 Astro | 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 2002 Chevrolet Astro?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, seat belts problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Astro?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.