2005 Chevrolet Astro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- 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.

- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 22% | 53,436 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% | 7,940 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 24,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 11% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 11% | 1 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 11% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 68,850 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 11% | 68,850 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet Astro recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
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…
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…
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…
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
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
Other Chevrolet Astro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 Astro | 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 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.