There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Astro, but owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Chevrolet Astro problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 56 | |
| Electrical System | 26 | |
| Power Train | 20 | |
| Tires | 20 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | |
| Structure | 17 | |
| Steering | 14 | |
| Air Bags | 12 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | |
| Visibility | 9 | |
| Suspension | 7 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 35
- Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire — 15
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 11
- Air Bags › Frontal — 10
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 9
- Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Pump — 8
- Structure › Body › Door — 8
- Visibility › Windshield — 6
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 65,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Chevrolet Astro complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 1 miles · reported Oct 30, 2020
While driving the 2000 chevy astro the engine shut off and no brakes. Happened to me in two weeks. Life or death situation.
Service Brakes · at 240,840 miles · reported Aug 18, 2014
I entered a parking lot at 10 MPH and slowed to 5 MPH and turned left into a parking space and tried to stop. The brakes did not work and I crashed into the vehicle next to me. I immediately checked the brake fluid level and it was full. No ABS light has ever been on, and I just recently passed my vehicle safety check with no codes on the system.
Air Bags · reported Jun 24, 2014
The contact owns a 2000 chevrolet astro. The contact stated the horn activated independently while parked or when making turns. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the failure was due to the horn and the airbag interacting. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available and the current mileage was 98,000. Updated 09/22/2014 the consumer stated that the horn was deactivated. Updated 2/12/15
Service Brakes · at 155,000 miles · reported May 21, 2014
Hi, I was driving this van when all of a sudden it stops. I had a very hard problem of trying to get off the road with no brakes or steering. I had it towed into service. They replaced everything fuel pump, sending unit, fuel filter, plugs, plug wires, distributor and reset the timing. It never did show up a check engine light or showed a code that something was wrong. I drove it two days later and it did the same thing. They checked it out and drove it again for a week and it happen again. I spent $1200 trying to get this safe to drive. It is as if the key was shut off. Finally with some of…
Service Brakes · at 82,257 miles · reported Sep 24, 2013
The contact owns a 2000 chevrolet astro van. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle he noticed that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the fuel lines were severely corroded and needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, he attempted to engage the brakes but the brake pedal sunk into the floor board. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the brakes lines were also corroded and needed to be replaced. The…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Astro have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Astro as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chevrolet Astro?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (56 reports), followed by electrical system (26). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 65,000 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.