Chevrolet Astro problems by year
2,764 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 21 Chevrolet Astro model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Fewer complaints | 9 | 0 | — | |
| 2004 Fewer complaints | 14 | 0 | — | |
| 2003 | 62 | 1 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2002 | 70 | 1 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2001 | 91 | 1 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2000 | 175 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1999 | 133 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 1998 | 241 | 2 | Visibility | |
| 1997 Most complained | 360 | 2 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1996 Most complained | 263 | 2 | Suspension | |
| 1995 Most complained | 446 | 1 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1994 Most complained | 328 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1993 | 135 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1992 | 132 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1991 | 95 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1990 | 68 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1989 | 57 | 0 | Steering | |
| 1988 | 56 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1987 Fewer complaints | 29 | 0 | Steering | |
| 1986 Fewer complaints | 23 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1985 Fewer complaints | 5 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Chevrolet.