2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO

3 recalls, 115 complaints - 376 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

88,303 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

61,944 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH MAY DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION IN THE STOP LAMP OR HAZARD LAMP CIRCUIT THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND HAZARD LAMPS BEING INOPERATIVE.

Consequence

THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER SWITCH AND APPLY SPECIAL GREASE TO THE CONTACTS AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION OF THE MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE REPAIR WOULD BE USED IN VEHICLES IN WHICH THE HAZARD SLIDER BUTTON IS STILL MOVABLE. IF A VEHICLE HAS A HAZARD SLIDER BUTTON THAT IS NOT MOV... Read more

77,055 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

115 total complaints 12 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	16
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH	6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH	5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS	5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
SERVICE BRAKES	4
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS	3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	2
STRUCTURE	2

Incident date: Nov 30, 2013

VAN WILL NOT PASS SMOG. THE VERY LAST TIME I DROVE IT, I WAS DRIVING IT ON A CITY STREET AND IT JUST DIED OUT. I'VE SPENT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO HAVE IT FIXED AND ITSTILL ISN'T FIXED TO PASS SMOG. A SHOP SAID MY FUEL INJECTION SPIDER SYSTEM IS BAD.

Incident date: Sep 1, 2014

I AM A LICENSED CAR DEALER. I AM VERY CONCERNED AT WHAT I AM SEEING WITH MY CUSTOMERS, WITH CARS I SEE AT THE AUCTIONS, AND WITH BLOG SITES ON THE INTERNET CONCERNING CHEVY'S EBCM COMPUTER MODULE. AT THE AUCTIONS I AM SEEING AT LEAST 25% OF CHEVROLETS AND ABOUT 10% OF FORDS COMING THROUGH WITH BRAKE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2014

Incident date: Feb 1, 2014

TL* THE OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SAFETY BELTS WOULD UNLATCH INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,7... Read more

Incident date: Sep 30, 2009

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, I HAD THE CODE PULLED AT THE AUTO PARTS STORE, IT IS THE ELECTRONIC ABS CONTROL MODULE AND UPON GOOGLING "CHEVROLET BRAKE ABS LIGHTS" IT CAME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THEIR APPEARS TO BE THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES WITH FAULTY ABS ELECTRONIC MODULES WHICH PREVENTS... Read more

Incident date: Oct 20, 2011

GOING TO STOP AT A SLOW SPEED ENGAGES ABS , CAUSING VAN TO NOT STOP UNLESS BREAKERS WERE SLAMMED ON HARD AND HOPS OF STOPPING! *TR

Incident date: Jul 20, 2012

WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY AT LOWSPEED I APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND ALL BRAKING POWER WAS LOST. MY VEHICLE STRUCK THE ONE INFRONT OF ME. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THIS LOW SPEED LOSS OF BRAKING. *TR

Crash

Incident date: May 30, 2012

AFTER APPROX. ONE WEEK OF OPER. OF MY 2001 CHEVY ASTRO A FIRE OCCURRED THAT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE AND CONTENTS IF I HAD NOT BEEN CLOSE BY. AFTER DRIVING MY VEHICLE FOR APPROX. 20 MILES AND PARKING IT MY VAN CAUGHT FIRE AFTER BEING SHUT OFF FOR 15 MINUTES. THE VEHICLES P... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 16, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. WHILE TRAVELING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NO LONGER ENGAGE AND THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BECOME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 160,000.

Incident date: Oct 16, 2010

Incident date: Jan 28, 2010

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Incident date: Dec 6, 2009

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.

Incident date: Sep 8, 2008

2001 CHEVY ASTRO VAN ABS SYSTEM . I HAVE REPLACED EVERY PART AND STILL HAVE PROBLEMS. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM OF THIS VAN. I THINK THEY SHOULD RECALL THESE VANS BEFORE SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS. *TR

Incident date: Sep 15, 2009

NOTICED MY TIRE LOSING AIR AND HAVE TO FILL IT. UPON FILLING, I SAW A SPLIT IN THE TIRE AND SILVER METAL SHOWING THROUGH. THE TIRE IS SPLITTING ON THE SIDEWALL AND YET I HAVE LOTS OF TREAD LEFT ON THE TIRE. ALL THE OTHER TIRES ARE SHOWING A "RING" OF DETERIORATION AS WELL. YET THEY ALL HAVE SIGNIFIC... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2009

TRANSMISSION, PUT VAN IN GEAR AND SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT ENGAGE. FINALLY VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD POP AND JUMPS WHILE FOOT ON THE GAS. *TR

Incident date: Sep 6, 2002

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR REAR DOOR HANDLE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY REPLACED THE REAR DOOR HANDLE AND MECHANISM. THE FAILURE RECURRED, BU... Read more

Incident date: Apr 17, 2008

I WAS DRIVING DOWN ROUTE 130 AND THE CAR JUST DIED SO IT WAS TOWED APRIL 2008 AND THE FUEL PUMP WENT IN THE CAR WHICH COST 800.00 ON JULY 6,2008 I WAS ON MY WAS TO EWING TWSP AND THE CAR DIED AGAIN IT WAS TOWED AND THE FUEL PUMP WENT AGAIN IN THE CAR. *TR

Incident date: Dec 28, 2007

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 PROBL... Read more

Incident date: Oct 27, 2007

ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES AT SLOW SPEEDS CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS ISSUE IS SPORADIC, AND APPEARS TO HAPPEN MORE OFTEN IN COOL OR HUMID CLIMATE CONDITIONS. *TR

Incident date: Oct 5, 2007

1) NOTICED THAT MY BRAKES WOULD "PRESSURIZE" WHEN COMING TO A STOP AS IF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WERE ACTIVATING. I'VE EXPERIENCED NORMAL ACTIVATION BEFORE ON ICE, SNOW, AND LOOSE GRAVEL SO I KNEW WHAT IT WAS DOING. IT BEGAN HAPPENING A LOT SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER (BASIL CHEVROLET, WELLSVILLE, NY) O... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Oct 5, 2007

Crash

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

2001 CHEVY ASTRO WITH MAINTENANCE WORK DONE ON FUSES. CUSTOMER STATES HE RECEIVED A RECALL AND HAD THE WORK REPAIRED AND THEN THE BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. CUSTOMER HAS REPLACED FUSE ABOUT FOUR TIMES. *KB

Incident date: Sep 6, 2007

4 COOPER TRENDSETTER WERE PUT ON MY VAN 6/18/07. ON 9/6/07 I WAS DRIVING ON I4, AND THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD A MAJOR FAILURE. I FELT THE VAN START TO WEAVE, AND AT THAT TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS THE WIND. THE TIRE THEN JUST WENT COMPLETELY FLAT. I WAS DOING ABOUT 70 MPH., AND MANAGED TO BRING THE VAN TO A... Read more

Incident date: May 17, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER IN 2005 FOR NHTSA RECALL # 05V099000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE THE SWITCH AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE V... Read more

Incident date: Feb 4, 2007

2001 CHEVY ASTRO -- DOES NOT STOP WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. JUST KEEPS "SLIDING". ONLY WAY TO FIX IS TO REMOVE THE FUSE FOR THE ABS BRAKES. IF FUSE IS IN, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE SHUTTERS AND GROWLS AND JUST CONTINUES TO SLIDE AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. THIS HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 28, 2006

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO STOP. THE CURRENT MILEAGE AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000 MILES. THE FIRST FAILURE RESULTED IN A CRASH INTO A FENCE. THE SECOND INCIDENT WAS A OF COUPLE MO... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Sep 27, 2006

WHEN AUTO SHIFTED INTO DRIVE-AUTO ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY- WITH BRAKE PEDDLE FULLY PUSHED AUTO OVER-POWERED BRAKES AND CRASHED INTO MY GARAGE. *NM

Crash

Incident date: May 11, 2006

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THIS OCCURRED AGAIN WITH ANOTHER GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLE THAT THE CONSUMER OWNS. NO REPAIR WORK HAD BEEN MADE. *JB

Incident date: Jul 22, 2006

I HAVE A 2001 ASTRO AWD THAT WAS TAKEN TO MEINEKE BRAKE CARE CENTER WHERE THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS ANALYZED. THE FRONT DRIVER (ABS) WHEEL SENSOR NEEDED REPLACED. NOTE PRIOR TO HAVING THIS DONE THE (ABS) LIGHT CAME ON THEREFORE I KNEW THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG BECAUSE AT A VERY SLOW STOP THE BRAKE WOULD ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2006

I OWN A 2001 CHEVY ASTRO VAN. TODAY I HAD TO PAY ANOTHER $300 TO HAVE THE WINDOW MOTOR FIXED. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME ON THIS VEHICLE! WE HAVE FRIENDS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT. THERE SEEMS TO BE A TREND WITH ASTRO VANS AND WINDOW MOTORS. ALTHOUGH MOSTLY A CONVENIENCE ISS... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2006

ABS NOT STOPPING THE VEHICLE AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED. VEHICLE IS STILL MOVING BUT THE ABS SENSOR THINKS THE WHEELS HAVE STOPPED THEIR FOR NOT STOPPING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE CHEVY SILVERADO'S WERE RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT CHEVY HAS NOT RECALLED THIS VAN WHICH HAS THE SAM... Read more

Incident date: May 7, 2006

1. ? NOTICED CONDITION WHILE CHANGING OIL. 2 .FRONT SWAY BAR SHEARED OFF ON LEFT SIDE JUST BEFORE ATTACHMENT POINT. 3. NONE YET. *JB

Incident date: Feb 9, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE, AT A VARIETY OF LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE SPEED SENSORS AND THE HYDRO BOOSTER. THE SPEED SENSORS WERE W... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2006

THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS ON MY GMC ASTRO VAN ARE FAILING TO GO UP OR DOWN AFTER ONE USE. I PUT THE WINDOW DOWN AT A TOLL BOOTH TO PAY THE TOLL AND THE WINDOW WILL NOT GO BACK UP. DURING THE COLD WEATHER AND RAIN I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY HAZARD. EVERY GMC PRODUCT I HAVE OWNED EVENTUALLY GETS THIS PROBLEM... Read more

Incident date: Jan 5, 2006

2001 ASTRO VAN CHEVY PANIC STOP BRAKES NO RESPONSE TO FLOOR 1ST. TIME HAD LOOKED AT PASS. SIDE WEAR 1 SIDE BRAKE PAD WEAR REPAIR. 2ND TIME NEED TO STOP FAST HIT BRAKES TO FLOOR NO RESPONSE BOTH 35 MPH TO 45 MPH CALLED GM ACTED LIKE DON'T CARE . TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPLACE 710.00 WILL NOT REIMBURS... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 5, 2006

Crash

Incident date: Jan 5, 2006

Crash

Incident date: Oct 25, 2005

NO CRASH OR INJURIES, JUST A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND A BAD FINANCIAL SITUATION. MEALS ON WHEELS OPERATES FOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE CHEVROLET ASTRO VANS - YEARS 1999, 2000, 2001, AND 2002. IN EACH VEHICLE, AT LEAST ONE (AND SOMETIMES BOTH) ABS SPEED WHEEL SENSORS HAVE GONE BAD, CAUSING A VERY UNSAFE DRI... Read more

Incident date: Oct 19, 2005

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES DESIGN CAUSED RUST TO BUILD UP ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ROTORS. HE FELT THAT THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE NOT WIDE ENOUGH TO COVER THE ROTORS. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY WERE SPONGY, AND THERE WAS A SLIGHT VIBRATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE STEERING WHEEL. ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 19, 2005

Incident date: Sep 1, 2005

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS UNWANTED ACTIVATION OF THE ABS SYSTEM. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS THE ABS ACTIVATED AND DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THIS RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS AT A DEALER... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2005

AT ABOUT 52,000 MILES MY 2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO BEGAN HAVING ABS PROBLEMS. ABS WOULD ACTIVATE AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS. ALMOST INVOLVED IN SEVERAL MINOR CRASHES DUE TO CAR NOT STOPPING WHILE ENTERING A PARKING SPACE OR IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ARE PULLING UP TO INTERSECTIONS. ABS KICKS IN AND INSTEAD OF VEH... Read more

Incident date: May 5, 2004

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

Incident date: May 1, 2005

CONSUMER REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS PERFORMED ON 2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN HAVE BEEN DENIED. *MR RECALL CAMPAIGN# 05V099000. THE CONSUMERS BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARDS WENT OUT. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PART REPLACED WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. *SC *JB

Incident date: Apr 1, 2005

2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN HAD TO HAVE ALL 4 OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES REPLACED. *MR EACH ONE HAD BECOME CRACKED. *SC

Incident date: Oct 1, 2004

Incident date: Mar 15, 2005

THE ABS ON MY 2001 CHEV ASTRO ARE FAULTY, SIMILAR TO THE INVESTIGATION ON THE PICKUPS AND SUVS. AT SLOW SPEEDS, LIKE IN PARKING LOTS OR AT STOP SIGNS, THE ABS ACTIVATES, THE PEDAL BECOMES TOO HARD TO PUSH, AND I CANNOT STOP AT ALL. THIS HAPPENS EVEN ON DRY ROADS. THE REPAIR IS OVER $1000 WITH AFT... Read more

Incident date: Apr 22, 2005

05V099000/BRAKE LIGHT. THE OWNER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS RECALL. THE OWNER LATER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS RECALL AND REFUSED TO ASSIST THE OWNER ANY FURTHER. OWNER LATER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WA... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2004

THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED. CONTACTED THE DEALER. WAS TOLD IT WAS IN THE SWITCH. RECALL NUMBER 05V099000/ CONCERNING HAZARD LAMP CIRCUIT. WAS ISSUED. *AK

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO

376 manufacturer communications from 267 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	48
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	34
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	32
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	28
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	20
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	19
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)	15
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	15

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).

100000 POWER TRAIN

The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the

114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

353720 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:OUTLETS/RECEPTACLE

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

138220 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

160000 STRUCTURE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

061520 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technician

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

071410 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER

This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

200000 WHEELS

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo

061560 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.

120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

350000 EQUIPMENT

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates the need to contact SPAC until GM CCA has sufficient stock.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates the need to contact SPAC until GM CCA has sufficient stock.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET ASTRO

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001

LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION

IN ITS LETTER DATED MARCH 9, 2005, GM STATED THAT IT WOULD CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL TO REMEDY A FAULTY MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001 AND 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI VEHICLES; SPECIFICALLY, ALL MY 2001 VEHICLES AND EARLY MY 2002 VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN MARCH AND AUGUST 20... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

AS A RESULT OF THIS, AND THE PRECEDINGINVESTIGATION, RQ99-003, GM HAS EXPANDED THE POPULATION OF SAFETY RECALL 98V-150 (REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE) TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 1.77 MILLION VEHICLES.INCLUDED ARE VARIOUS 1994-1997 MY M/L VANS, S/T TRUCKS AND SUVS, & C/K TRUCKS AND... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995

LOSS OF POWER ASSIST

There is no summary currently available

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1994

WINDSHIELD WIPER

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

INSTRUMENT PANEL/DASH ELECTRICAL FIRE

ALLEGED ELECTRICAL FIRES MAY OCCUR IN THE DASH AREA WHILE THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE BEING OPERATED OR WHILE PARKED.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985

SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE

There is no summary currently available

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1990

APV FIRES

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

DRIVER SEAT BACK FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990

BRAKE FAILURE

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PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

BRAKE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

SLIDING DOOR HINGE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987

POWER STEERING FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984

SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987

POWER STEERING FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985

REAR AXLE SEAL FAILURE

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EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987

REAR A/C UNIT

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1985

REAR BRAKES

ANALYSIS: THE PROPOSED GM CHANGES SHOULD REDUCE THE FRONT-BIAS IN THEREAR BRAKE SYSTEM.HOWEVER THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT GM WILL RETROFITTHE 1985 AND 1986 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES.REPORTS INDICATE THAT THE PROBLEMMAY NOT LIE IN THE BRAKE BIASING SYSTEM, BUT RATHER IN MALFUNCTIONINGOR IMPROPERLY DESIGNE... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985

INADEQUATE REAR BRAKES

SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:NO TSB'S OR RECALLS HAVE BEENISSUED ON THIS MATTER.THE 1985 CAMIP PHASE II SURVEY RATED THE GM M-VANBRAKE EFFECTIVENESS LOWEST AMONG VEHICLE LINES TESTED.IN RESPONSE TO THECONCERN OF VAN OWNERS, CHANGES IN THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDER DIAMETER AND THEPROPORTIONING... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1976

121 BRAKING SYSTEM, ERRATIC OPERATION

CHEVROLET ASTRO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET ASTRO across all model years (1983, 2005).

103 Total Recalls

3,777 Total Complaints

19 Investigations

353 Reported Crashes

94 Reported Fires

26 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET ASTRO - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2005	2	11	View
2004	2	17	View
2003	3	82	View
2002	3	97	View
2001 (current)	3	115
2000	2	258	View
1999	4	204	View
1998	6	336	View
1997	7	563	View
1996	7	345	View
1995	7	579	View
1994	6	396	View
1993	5	177	View
1992	5	162	View
1991	6	121	View
1990	7	93	View
1989	6	70	View
1988	5	69	View
1987	5	31	View
1986	4	24	View
1985	6	6	View
1984	1	1	View
1983	1	0	View

Other CHEVROLET Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SUBURBAN	246	10,458	View
TAHOE	240	12,622	View
MALIBU	216	29,080	View
SILVERADO 1500	200	22,534	View
CORVETTE	187	6,308	View
CAMARO	179	4,298	View
SILVERADO	159	10,964	View
SILVERADO 3500	152	1,409	View

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