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2000 Chevrolet Astro Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 175 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Astro, most often about the brakes (37% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Astro model year since 2000.
Most common 2000 Chevrolet Astro problems
Brakes
65 complaints · 37%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, antilock, pedals and linkages.
Dt: on september 19, 2005, at slow speed the brakes failed and vehicle crashed into a pole. Took the vehicle to the dealer, and they said it was the same exact problems as stated in the the recall but at this time they awere not sure if this vehicle wa sincluded in the recall due to VIN. They said to contacted NHTSA…
I have a 2000 Chevrolet Astro mini van. At approximately 65000 miles, just after the warranty expired I started having two lights illuminate on instrument cluster. One is a red brake light , and the other is an amber ABS light. I took vehicle to the Chevrolet dealer. They told me it was the brake control module which…
Electrical
23 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition, 12v/24v/48v battery, alternator/generator/regulator.
The vehicle was on the road at night when all a sudden all the lights turned off and the vehicle shut off for about 3 seconds. Taken in for checkup, but the cause is undetermined at this time.jb.....no start at times and theft light is on. Replaced ignition switch and repaired wires to switch.
Driver seat belt will come undone while driving. The dealer was notified. Dealer informed the consumer that the part was not covered under a manufacturer extended warranty. The alternator did not charge, rear differential seal leaked, transmission pan leaked and the front pinion leaked.
Transmission
19 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, clutch assembly, manual transmission.
Driver seat belt will come undone while driving. The dealer was notified. Dealer informed the consumer that the part was not covered under a manufacturer extended warranty. The alternator did not charge, rear differential seal leaked, transmission pan leaked and the front pinion leaked.
2000 Astro van with 50,000 miles. Reverse and second gears went out. Now costing $1500 to have the transmission rebuilt. We bought this van new in 2000.
Engine
17 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
Vehicle stalls when traveling! Almost crashed with children in vehicle because of complete operational failure! Vehicle restarts, however may stall at any time! I took vehicle to attendant shop as well as a chevy shop and they both failed to find the cause. This is extremely dangerous and the problem must be dealt…
While driving at highway speeds vehicle stalled. As a result, power steering and brakes failed. Dealer could not duplicate the problem.
Body and structure
15 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: body.
I have a 2000 chev Astro pass. Van ls ext sport. Both driver and passenger doors are separating from thier hinges. The adhesive is failing, and I and afraid the doors will fall off.
: the contact stated the pin that holds the passenger side door fell out causing the door to fall off. The dealer has not been alerted. Updated 9/28/2006 -
Steering
14 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist, rack and pinion, hydraulic power assist system, linkages.
Driver seat belt will come undone while driving. The dealer was notified. Dealer informed the consumer that the part was not covered under a manufacturer extended warranty. The alternator did not charge, rear differential seal leaked, transmission pan leaked and the front pinion leaked.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Astro van. The contact heard a loud noise while completing a right turn at 5 MPH. The steering wheel began to shake uncontrollably. The contact pulled over, looked underneath the vehicle, and discovered the idler arm was detached from the vehicle's frame. The dealer has not been…
Air bags
12 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: frontal.
Speed control
11 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 101,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
While driving 70 MPH accelerator pedal got stuck. When the driver tapped the pedal to release it pedal went to the floor, and the vehicle sped to 100 MPH. Driver had to put the vehicle into neutral and shut the vehicle off. The vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer.
While traveling at highway speeds the accelerator pedal became stuck. Vehicle continued to accelerate in a run-away mode. Vehicle was eventually stopped through combination of brakes and traveling into mud. Upon stopping it was noticed that the front brakes were flaming - most likely due to excessive heat.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Chevrolet Astro recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Astro
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Astro?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (65 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); electrical (23 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); transmission (19 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Astro have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Astro. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Chevrolet Astro?
- It is the most complained-about Astro model year since 2000, with 175 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.