2001 Chevrolet Astro recalls and problems

The 2001 Chevrolet Astro has 1 safety recall and 91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

9 / 1

Injuries / deaths

4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Chevrolet Astro vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Chevrolet Astro recalls

Recall 05V-099: Exterior Lighting

Reported Mar 14, 2005 · 77,055 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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 movable (Frozen), the entire multifunction switch will be replaced. The recall began on april 13, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

2001 Chevrolet Astro problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	31
Exterior Lighting	24
Electrical System	7
Structure	6
Suspension	6
Seat Belts	5
Power Train	5
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Engine and Engine Cooling	4
Fuel System, Gasoline	4
Service Brakes	4
Steering	3

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 16
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch — 6
Exterior Lighting › Hazard Flashing Warning Lights › Switch — 5
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights — 5
Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and Attachments — 3
Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 2
Suspension › Front › Stabilizer Bar — 2
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 62,500 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 2001 Chevrolet Astro complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 166,200 miles · reported Nov 23, 2015

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.

Service Brakes · at 100,000 miles · reported Sep 19, 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 and ABS lights on. My main concern is with the chevy's ebcm. These very expensive units fail at the relay point on the printed circuit boards due to bad solder joints from the factory. When they fail, the driver gets a brake light and an ABS indicator light on the dash. The brakes still work on the…

Seat Belts · at 162,732 miles · reported Aug 26, 2014

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 162,732.

Service Brakes · at 58,000 miles · reported Aug 19, 2013

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 the ABS function from working.

Service Brakes · at 150,000 miles · reported Aug 8, 2013

Going to stop at a slow speed engages ABS , causing van to not stop unless breakers were slammed on hard and hops of stopping!

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Chevrolet Astro have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Chevrolet Astro: 05V-099 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Chevrolet Astro?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (31 reports), followed by exterior lighting (24). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 62,500 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.