There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Astro, but owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Chevrolet Astro problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Parking Brake | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
- Electrical System › Starter Assembly — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,000 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 2004 Chevrolet Astro complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 70,000 miles · reported Apr 21, 2020
Once or twice per year when using cruise control, when I touch brake to deactivate cruise, it doesn't disengage. I then have to stand on brake with all my effort to stop van and pull over to put in park. Engine continues racing til I turn key off. Then everything ok til next time maybe months later. Switck on brake petal is ok. Once in the winter, cruise control pushed me into an intersection. Luckily other traffic realized I couldn't stop. No codes show up to identify cause. Been doing this 4 or 5 years intermittently. Even tho this van is 16 years old, it only 6has 90000 miles on it. I try…
Service Brakes · at 50,500 miles · reported May 19, 2015
Antilock braking system warning lights and brake light came on when I was entering the freeway. The lights continue to come on whenever I AM driving. I had it checked at corning chevrolet and was told the part alone was $900 plus labor to replace it. The brakes work, but not the antilock system installed by the manufacturer.
Service Brakes · reported Apr 9, 2015
We live in the country with gravel roads. All of our chevrolet vehicles have had brake lines rot out. Our ford and dodge vehicles have not. The chevrolet astro vans we have exhibit a propensity for the brake line rotting out over the gas tank as well as the brake lines over the front frame members. The brake lines on 20 year old ford vehicles look as good as new under the same conditions. My 1994 chevrolet k-3500 pickup has blown brakes lines due to rot along with the back part of the frame that rusted out. I just read where you have advised washing the underside of chevrolet vehicles several…
Electrical System · at 133,000 miles · reported Jun 20, 2014
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after three attempts. The contact shifted into drive and then the vehicle lost all power. The contact pumped the accelerator pedal, waited ten minutes and the vehicle resumed its normal operation. The failure occurred on a regular basis. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The dealer diagnosed the failure and stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The dealer assured the contact that after paying for the repair, the failure would be resolved. The fuel pump, starter, motor…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 121,000 miles · reported Dec 4, 2011
It started with my ABS brake light coming on and staying on. Then I started to encounter anti lock pulsations when I slowed down and coming to a stop, some times I couldn't even stop when & where I wanted. Braking distance started being longer. Then some time later I felt as though someone stuck a brick under my brake pedal because no matter how hard I press, I guarantee you, I couldn't stop. Thank god no one was in front of me as I cruised on though the stop light! I was told that my ABS sensors were slowly malfunctioning most likely due to corrosion, a proven design defect. Then my ABS…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Astro have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 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 2004 Chevrolet Astro?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (4 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,000 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.