2004 Chevrolet Astro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Astro years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Astro. That ranks 10th out of 11 Astro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 29%), typically at around 103,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 4 | 29% | 103,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 14% | 129,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 14% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 14% | 40,250 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 7% | 10,806 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 7% | 131,193 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | 256,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Chevrolet Astro recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Chevrolet Astro.
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.
Once or twice per year when using cruise control, when i touch brake to deactivate cruise, it doesn't disengage. I then have to stand on brake with all my effort to stop van and pull over to put in park. Engine continues racing til i turn key off. Then everything ok til next time maybe months…
Antilock braking system warning lights and brake light came on when i was entering the freeway. The lights continue to come on whenever i am driving. I had it checked at corning chevrolet and was told the part alone was $900 plus labor to replace it. The brakes work, but not the antilock system…
We live in the country with gravel roads. All of our chevrolet vehicles have had brake lines rot out. Our ford and dodge vehicles have not. The chevrolet astro vans we have exhibit a propensity for the brake line rotting out over the gas tank as well as the brake lines over the front frame members…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after three attempts. The contact shifted into drive and then the vehicle lost all power. The contact pumped the accelerator pedal, waited ten minutes and the vehicle resumed its normal operation…
It started with my abs brake light coming on and staying on. Then i started to encounter anti lock pulsations when i slowed down and coming to a stop, some times i couldn't even stop when & where i wanted. Braking distance started being longer. Then some time later i felt as though someone stuck a…
Other Chevrolet Astro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Astro | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 Astro | 62 | 1 |
| 2002 Astro | 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 2004 Chevrolet Astro?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Astro?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.