Chevrolet Astro Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 146 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chevrolet Astro across 9 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (37). The words owners use most often: “belt tensioner” (6% of reports).
- 146engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Belt tensioner: mentioned in 9 of 145 complaints (6%)
- EGR valve: mentioned in 8 of 145 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 27 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 146 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 3 an injury.
Chevrolet Astro engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Astro | 3 | 5% | 30,900 |
| 2002 Astro | 3 | 4% | 13,032 |
| 2001 Astro | 4 | 4% | 90,000 |
| 2000 Astro | 16 | 9% | 82,000 |
| 1999 Astro | 10 | 8% | 96,000 |
| 1998 Astro | 27 | 11% | 90,500 |
| 1997 Astro | 37 | 10% | 63,005 |
| 1996 Astro | 18 | 7% | 65,000 |
| 1995 Astro | 28 | 6% | 105,093 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the Chevrolet Astro. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Diagnostic system was defective and didn't provide warning that the engine was overheating. The book states the service engine soon light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet astro van. The contact was driving 40 mph when heat emitted inside the vehicle without warning. The contact stated that during the failure, there were no visible flames or smoke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the engine was…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the built- in diagnostic system was defective and did not provide warning that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the head gasket failed and caused engine coolant to…
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet astro van. During brake application, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 152000.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Astros have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 146 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Chevrolet Astro. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Astro engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chevrolet Astro?
The most frequent phrase is “belt tensioner”, in 9 of 145 complaints, followed by “egr valve” (8).
Other Chevrolet Astro problems
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (385)
- Visibility problems (301)
- Suspension problems (208)
- Power Train problems (177)
- Electrical System problems (165)
- Steering problems (142)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (124)
- Structure problems (110)
See all Chevrolet Astro problems.