2005 Chevrolet Astro Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 27, 2013 · 9 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Astro years
Not enough data 11th of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Astro. That ranks 11th out of 11 Astro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 22%), typically at around 53,436 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Chevrolet Astro
1995-2005 Chevrolet Astro photographed in USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2005 Chevrolet Astro problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires2 · ~53,436 mi
Air Bags1 · ~7,940 mi
Electrical System1 · ~24,500 mi
Equipment1 · ~14,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~75,000 mi
Seats1 · ~1 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~72,000 mi
Structure1 · ~68,850 mi
Visibility1 · ~68,850 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires222%53,436——
Air Bags111%7,940——
Electrical System111%24,500——
Equipment111%14,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline111%75,000——
Seats111%1——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic111%72,000——
Structure111%68,850——
Visibility111%68,850——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 3 complaints
2006: 2200622007: 2200722009: 1200912010: 3201032013: 120131

n = 9 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Chevrolet Astro recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Chevrolet Astro.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet astro van. The contact stated that the vehicle randomly stalled. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told the wiring harness was installed incorrectly. The wiring harness was connected to the exhaust and that shorted out the alternator and the…

Electrical System · received Feb 27, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10500609

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet astro. The contact was traveling 20 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel pump would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 13, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10355388

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that when he purchased the preowned vehicle, the dealer replaced all of the tires. The sidewall on all four advanta suv spectra, size p215-70r-16 tires were cracked. The tires had less than 21,000 miles on them when the failure was…

Tires · received Aug 11, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10348680

I simply closed the passenger door of my 2005 chevy astro awd van and the side mirror glass fell out, hit the door and broke. Also, the plastic molding on the drivers door is coming loose. *tr

Visibility · received May 13, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10330377

My brakes suddenly failed on my 2005 chevy astro van. Dealer repair said brake line was rubbing against chasis, broke and all brake fluid leaked out. *tr

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Apr 8, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10264461

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Astro?

Owners most often report tires, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Astro?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.