2001 Chevrolet ASTRO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
91 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
62,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 61 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 16 of 91 complaints (17.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 54 | 59.3% |
| Steering behavior | 13 | 14.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 5.5% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 4.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 4.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 3.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 16; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 6; Electrical System: 5; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights: 5; Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch: 5; Service Brakes: 4; Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 15 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 15 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 11 |
| 150,000 and above | 9 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 15; 50,000 to 74,999: 15; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 11; 150,000 and above: 9
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 30 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
2001: 7; 2002: 10; 2003: 9; 2004: 20; 2005: 13; 2006: 10; 2007: 6; 2008: 3; 2009: 4; 2010: 2; 2012: 2; 2013: 2; 2014: 2; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 54 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10004317 · 2003-01-21 (January 21, 2003)
CONSUMER IS HAVING TROUBLE WITH HIS BRAKING SYSTEM. HIS LEFT FRONT BRAKE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHEN HE BRAKES. HE HAS HAD NEW BRAKES PUT ON AND THAT HAS NOT HELPED. THE DEALER HAS NOW REFUSED TO SERVICE HIS VEHICLE BECAUSE HE HAS TAKEN IT BACK SO MANY TIMES. PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004317 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10014333 · 2003-04-13 (April 13, 2003)
I HAVE HAD A MISS WHEN VEHICLE IS WARM. DEALER SAYS IT IS FUEL, BUT I AM USING THE RECOMMENDED FUEL ACCORDING TO DEALER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN GOES OFF. DEALER CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED IT. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND SHOCKS AT 26000 MILES. AFTER APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR USE. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10014333 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10031625 · 2003-09-04 (September 4, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES OR POWER. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE MECHANIC FOUND THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WAS ROUTED IN A WAY THAT THE STEERING LINKAGE RUBBED AGAINST IT AND SHORTED OUT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 80,059 miles reported. Look up ODI 10031625 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10033291 · 2003-08-22 (August 22, 2003)
2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. VIN [XXX] HAD TO PAY $420+ TODAY TO FIX A GM KNOWN SAFETY PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS NOT COVERED. THEY TOLD ME I HAD NO OTHER COMPLAINT OPTION.*AK STOP LAMPS/HAZARD LAMPS INOPERATIVE2000-2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER AND TRAILBLAZER (CLASSIC); GMC JIMMY AND ENVOY(CLASSIC); AND OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA (CLASSIC) SUMMARY: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER H…
Owner-reported narrative. 51,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10033291 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10063901 · 2004-03-25 (March 25, 2004)
OUR 2001 ASTRO VAN [XXX] HAD AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. WHILE WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK, WITH A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM THE HAZARD SWITCH STOPPED WORKING AFTER 5 MINUTES OF USE. WE WERE STUCK AT NIGHT ON A COUNTRY ROAD AND THE HAZARD SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER SAID THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VAN HAD 40,156 MILES ON IT AND G.M. WOULD NOT COVER THE COST OF REPLACEMENT! $501.17 LATER I AM VERY UNHAPPY. HOW OFTEN DOES ONE USE THIS SWITCH? IT WAS SOMEWHAT DANGEROUS BEING ON A COUNTRY ROAD AT NIGHT WITHOUT WORKING HAZA…
Owner-reported narrative. 40,160 miles reported. Look up ODI 10063901 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10071157 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
THE JULY 2002 FAILURE (FIRST OF TWO) OF THE 2001 ASTRO AWD TRANSMISSION WAS FULLY COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED WITH 8000 MILES IN FEBRUARY 2001. IT HAD BEEN PURCHASED NEW IN AUGUST 2000. I DROVE IT FOR 16000 MILES IN 16 MONTHS (24000 ODO), AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR 3RD GEAR. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE TRANSMISSION AND GAVE A ONE YEAR/12000 MILE WARRANTY ON THEIR WORK. UNFORTUNATELY THE REPAIRED TRANSMISSION IS NOW SLIPPING IN 3RD AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. IT IS OVER ONE YEAR SINCE THE JULY 200…
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10071157 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10125498 · 2005-06-16 (June 16, 2005)
I OWN 2001 ASTRO VAN WITH 43000 MILES THIS IS THE THIRD CAP AND ROTAR BROKE DOWN ON ROAD YUST STALLED OUT WAS TOWED IN TO SHOP WET UNDER THE CAP .AT 36000 MILES 5/5/2000 AGAIN AT 42000 MILES BROKE DOWN AGAIN SAME PROBLEM VERY DANDEROUS STALLS OUT IN MIDDLE OF ROAD 3/29/05
Owner-reported narrative. 36,357 miles reported. Look up ODI 10125498 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10079190 · 2004-07-02 (July 2, 2004)
NO WARNING. FUEL PUMP FAILED IN BUSY TRAFFIC. ENGINE DIED DUE TO LACK OF FUEL. DANAGER TO DRIVER AND CHILDREN WHILE TRYING TO MANUEVER VEHICLE TO SIDE OF THE ROAD. FILTER CHANGED PER DEALER INSTRUCTIONS AND STILL FAILED. DANGEROUS CONDITION WITH IMPERILS DRIVER AND PASSENGERS IF VEHICLE DIES WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10079190 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10217768 · 2008-02-12 (February 12, 2008)
A YEAR AND A HALF AGO THERE AS A LOSS OF POWER AND AN ENGINE MISS. A FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING IN A SHOP CLEARED THIS UP. THEN AT THE END OF DECEMBER THE VAN WOULD NO START. WE HAD IT TOWED TO OUR LOCAL MEINEKE. IT WAS DETERMINED THE SEQUENTIAL CENTRAL PORT INJECTOR HAD FAILED. THIS IS A DOCUMENTED PROBLEM FOR A DEFECTIVE PART. I WROTE A LETTER TO GM TO ASK FOR REIMBURSEMENT. THEY REFUSED BECAUSE I DID NOT GO TO A DEALERSHIP. AND MEINKE USED AN AFTER MARKET PART. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 125,281 miles reported. Look up ODI 10217768 at NHTSA ↗