Illustration1. ? NOTICED CONDITION WHILE CHANGING OIL. 2 .FRONT SWAY BAR SHEARED OFF ON LEFT SIDE JUST BEFORE ATTACHMENT POINT. 3. NONE YET. *JB
2001 Chevrolet Astro
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Astro do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 69.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
50–25K
1525–50K
1550–75K
675–100K
11100–150K
9150K+
61 reports with mileage · 30 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 28 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Exterior Lighting. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
9 crash reports1 fire reports2 injury reports
Suspension complaints
6 reportsVEHICLE VIBRATED AND SHOOK INSIDE OF THE WHEEL WELL WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. ALSO, A MAKE LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND COULD NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
I HAVE HAD A MISS WHEN VEHICLE IS WARM. DEALER SAYS IT IS FUEL, BUT I AM USING THE RECOMMENDED FUEL ACCORDING TO DEALER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN GOES OFF. DEALER CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED IT. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND SHOCKS AT 26000 MILES. AFTER APPROX…
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I HAVE HAD A MISS WHEN VEHICLE IS WARM. DEALER SAYS IT IS FUEL, BUT I AM USING THE RECOMMENDED FUEL ACCORDING TO DEALER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN GOES OFF. DEALER CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED IT. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND SHOCKS AT 26000 MILES. AFTER APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR USE. *NLM
MY CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN HAS BEEN MAKING A HORRIBLE NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERS HAVE ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE CAR ON FOUR OCCASIONS BY REPLACING 5 DIFFERENT PARTS. WHEN WILL I HAVE THE RIGHT TO SAY I HAVE A LEMON AND WANT MY MONEY BACK. *JB
VEHICLE WOULD DIP FORWARD AND LEFT TO RIGHT DEPENDING ON THE INCLINE OF THE ROAD, FEELS TOP HEAVY, STABILIZER BARS NEED TO BE INSTALLED TO HOLD THE BODY FROM LEANNING OFF THE FRAME, ALMOST RESULTING IN CONTROL LOST.
VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN ACCLERATING AT LOW OR HIGHER SPEEDS. DEALER CHECKED ENGINE/ FRONT END, AND COMPUTER. ROTATED TIRES, AND NOTHING COULD REMEDY PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAD BEEN AT THE DEALER 2 WEEKS. CONSUMER WAS HAVING VEHICLE TOWED BECAUSE OF BEING SCARRED TO DRIVE IT. *AK
Official recalls
105V099000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Mar 14, 2005
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE04072 · Loss Of Brake Lamp Illumination
Opened Oct 19, 2004 · Closed Mar 21, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights
IN ITS LETTER DATED MARCH 9, 2005, GM STATED THAT IT WOULD CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL TO REMEDY A FAULTY MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001 AND 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI VEHICLES; SPECIFICALLY, ALL MY 2001 VEHICLES AND EARLY MY 2002 VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN MARCH AND AUGUST 2001.SEE NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V-099 FOR DETAILS.THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH MAY DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE BRAKE LAMP OR HAZARD LAMP CIRCUIT RESULTING IN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMPS AND HAZARD LAMPS.THIS IS DUE TO THE COMBINED EFFECTS OF THE MATERIAL AND LUBRICATION FOR THE HAZARD SWITCH CONTACTOR THAT RESULT IN INCREASED RESISTANCE IN THE HAZARD SWITCH AND STUCK HAZARD SLIDER BUTTON IN OPEN (NO CONTACT) CONDITION.DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH AND APPLY SPECIAL GREASE TO THE HAZARD SWITCH CONTACTOR.IF A VEHICLE HAS A STUCK HAZARD SLIDER BUTTON, DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
IN ITS LETTER DATED MARCH 9, 2005, GM STATED THAT IT WOULD CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL TO REMEDY A FAULTY MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001 AND 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI VEHICLES; SPECIFICALLY, ALL MY 2001 VEHICLES AND EARLY MY 2002 VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN MARCH AND AUGUST 2001.SEE NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V-099 FOR DETAILS.THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH MAY DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE BRAKE LAMP OR HAZARD LAMP CIRCUIT RESULTING IN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMPS AND HAZARD LAMPS.THIS IS DUE TO THE COMBINED EFFECTS OF THE MATERIAL AND LUBRICATION FOR THE HAZARD SWITCH CONTACTOR THAT RESULT IN INCREASED RESISTANCE IN THE HAZARD SWITCH AND STUCK HAZARD SLIDER BUTTON IN OPEN (NO CONTACT) CONDITION.DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH AND APPLY SPECIAL GREASE TO THE HAZARD SWITCH CONTACTOR.IF A VEHICLE HAS A STUCK HAZARD SLIDER BUTTON, DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH.
Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights
IN ITS LETTER DATED MARCH 9, 2005, GM STATED THAT IT WOULD CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL TO REMEDY A FAULTY MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001 AND 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI VEHICLES; SPECIFICALLY, ALL MY 2001 VEHICLES AND EARLY MY 2002 VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN MARCH AND AUGUST 2001.SEE NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V-099 FOR DETAILS.THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH MAY DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE BRAKE LAMP OR HAZARD LAMP CIRCUIT RESULTING IN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMPS AND HAZARD LAMPS.THIS IS DUE TO THE COMBINED EFFECTS OF THE MATERIAL AND LUBRICATION FOR THE HAZARD SWITCH CONTACTOR THAT RESULT IN INCREASED RESISTANCE IN THE HAZARD SWITCH AND STUCK HAZARD SLIDER BUTTON IN OPEN (NO CONTACT) CONDITION.DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH AND APPLY SPECIAL GREASE TO THE HAZARD SWITCH CONTACTOR.IF A VEHICLE HAS A STUCK HAZARD SLIDER BUTTON, DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH.