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2000 Chevrolet Astro

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Astro years

Owner complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet Astro are substantially higher than the model-year median of 69.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

73 reports with mileage · 102 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 53 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

26 crash reports3 fire reports11 injury reports

Structure complaints

15 reports
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77,963 miles · Feb 24, 2008
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure

DOOR HANDLE ON RIGHT REAR DUTCH DOOR OF OUR 2000 ASTRO VAN BROKE SUDDENLY WHEN TRYING TO OPEN DOOR. WHILE THE DUTCH DOOR FEATURE IS OPERATIONALLY VERY HANDY, THE DOOR DESIGN ALWAYS HAD A FLIMSY FEEL TO IT - SO WE ALWAYS USED GREAT CARE WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING. AFTER IT BROKE, WE FOUND THE NHTSA #634576 WITH SIMILAR COMPLAINTS…

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DOOR HANDLE ON RIGHT REAR DUTCH DOOR OF OUR 2000 ASTRO VAN BROKE SUDDENLY WHEN TRYING TO OPEN DOOR. WHILE THE DUTCH DOOR FEATURE IS OPERATIONALLY VERY HANDY, THE DOOR DESIGN ALWAYS HAD A FLIMSY FEEL TO IT - SO WE ALWAYS USED GREAT CARE WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING. AFTER IT BROKE, WE FOUND THE NHTSA #634576 WITH SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, SO FELT OBLIGATED TO ADD TO YOUR LIST. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10218984

63,000 miles · Jul 24, 2006
Structure

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PIN THAT HOLDS THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FELL OUT CAUSING THE DOOR TO FALL OFF. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 9/28/2006 - *NM

NHTSA ODI #10163290

Mileage unknown · Sep 4, 2005
Structure

AFTER A RAIN OR DURING WASHING WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE VAN, UNDERLAYMENT IS WET, CARPET IS WET, AND VAN IS MUSTY SMELLING. NO ONE REFERED ME TO THIS WEBSITE. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10135301

80,100 miles · Apr 25, 2005
Structure

I HAVE A 2000 CHEV ASTRO PASS. VAN LS EXT SPORT. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS ARE SEPARATING FROM THIER HINGES. THE ADHESIVE IS FAILING, AND I AND AFRAID THE DOORS WILL FALL OFF.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10118439

Mileage unknown · Jul 29, 2004
Structure

THE REAR INSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF THE DOOR PANEL. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE FROM THE INSIDE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10083850

Mileage unknown · Oct 22, 2003
Electrical SystemEquipmentService Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR AND AFTER BEING PUMPED A FEW TIMES ACTUALLY SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES BUT UNABLE TO REPRODUCE AT DEALERSHIP. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO SHOP TOO MANY TIMES FOR MANY ITEMS INCLUDING SIDE DOOR RATTLES, IGNITION PROBLEM WITH SECURITY FEATURE, WINDSHIELD ECT. *LA

NHTSA ODI #10043351

Mileage unknown · Mar 18, 2003
StructureVehicle Speed ControlCrash

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO THE SLIDING DOOR, SLAMMED SHUT WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE VEHICLE IF THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS ON AN INCLINE. *AK *JB

NHTSA ODI #10011364

Mileage unknown · Sep 30, 2002
Structure

CONSUMER NOTICED CRACKS IN THE FRAME, IN THE REAR. MAKING UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHCILE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM

NHTSA ODI #8019829

Mileage unknown · Aug 1, 2002
Structure

A DASHBOARD MOUNTED HAND PULL DETACHED FROM CONSOLE WHEN ENTERING VAN WITH NO WARNING, REVEALING STUDS STICKING OUT ON BOTH SIDES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #8015294

Mileage unknown · Jul 30, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingStructure

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAUSES VEHICLE TO LOSE ALL POWER, CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE.*AK THE DEALER REPLACED A CRACKED DOOR PANEL, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE ARM REST GOES DOWN TO FAR, DEALER REPLACED BOTH WORN ARM RESTS.*JB

NHTSA ODI #8015155

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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