1999 Chevrolet Astro electrical system problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Chevrolet Astro — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire. The contact approached the vehicle and noticed that the entire front end of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department filed a report stating that the fire was due to on electrical issue…”
filed Mar 3, 2014
“Will not start when weather is damp. Will take 3 or 4 days to dry out before starting again. No mechanic has been able to pin point the problem. Towed to shop van sits inside the bay dries out and starts within 2-3 hours. Happens every time it gets damp. 10 years been doing the samething. *tr”
filed Dec 28, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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.
PIT3665M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 19, 2023This 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…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Astro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Astro | 10 | 16% |
| 2002 Astro | 13 | 19% |
| 2001 Astro | 7 | 8% |
| 2000 Astro | 23 | 13% |
| 1998 Astro | 25 | 10% |
| 1997 Astro | 28 | 8% |
| 1996 Astro | 13 | 5% |
| 1995 Astro | 24 | 5% |
| 1994 Astro | 13 | 4% |
| 1993 Astro | 11 | 8% |
| 1992 Astro | 15 | 11% |
| 1991 Astro | 8 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Chevrolet Astro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.