Major Problems with 1999 Chevrolet Astro Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Chevrolet Astro
1999 Chevrolet Astro
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Victims: 3
1999 Chevrolet Astro
FRONTAL
Victims: 2
1999 Chevrolet Astro
FRONTAL
Victims: 2
Browse 1999 Chevrolet Astro complaints by category
Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP and FRONTAL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Astro owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN abs failed. yh... |
14
~ 13903 miles |
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs failed. yh... |
10
|
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS my vehicle was struck head on by an oncoming auto traveling at 45 mph. my vehicle was traveling at 35... |
9
~ 14778 miles |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle began to lunge or surge foward while consumers foot was pressed down on the brake pedal at times the |
8
~ 12927 miles |
| ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while attempting to stop the consumers foot hit both the brake and accelerator pedal causing the vehicle not to stop |
6
~ 12467 miles |
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING service engine soon light illuminated and rough running engine dealer states problem is with the fuel injector however this will... |
6
|
| HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING vehicle has had continually failures with the power steering system (8 power steering pumps 2 gear boxes 2 power steering |
6
~ 10583 miles |
| POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY driver side window will go down but motor heats up trying to go up. 3 of our friends have same... |
5
~ 1907 miles |
| 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle failed to start numerous times. service cannot identify problem after 5 attempts 2 batteries 2 alternators.... |
5
~ 7800 miles |
| LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the sliding door doesn't have any safety lock to prevent it from close unespectedly causing my childrens to get injured. |
5
~ 15800 miles |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle began to lunge or surge foward while consumers foot was pressed down on the brake pedal at times the |
5
~ 57400 miles |
| PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING consumer states that while driving the power steering pump failed. *slc *dt... |
4
~ 48323 miles |
| DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY no summary... |
4
~ 24000 miles |
| DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the l shape metal bracket that attaches the sliding door to the van is an inch above the passenger's head. |
4
|
| DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC during a moderate braking the vehicle will pull to the left side. it is very dangerous due to you have |
4
|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER floor mat on driver's side continuously moves under both brake and accelerator pedals causing erratic operation when it occurs. believed |
4
|
| FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER vehicle has had continually failures with the power steering system (8 power steering pumps 2 gear boxes 2 power steering |
4
~ 26134 miles |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING heater/air conditioning switch does not work. the air conditioner will not come on at all. the rear heat blows cool... |
3
~ 67667 miles |
| AIR BAGS while driving the vehicle would surge and jerk then clunk the dealer has attempted to repair the vehicle several time... |
3
~ 44845 miles |
| TIRES on the way home from a conference i noticed my left tire making noise i inspected it visually and found... |
3
|
| BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while making a left turn seat belt came unlatched on the middle right of captain's seat. this caused convertible child... |
3
~ 35783 miles |
| SUSPENSION have repeated problems with noises that dealership can not locate. have taken the vehicle on several occasions and have been |
3
~ 83823 miles |
| LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES left side of rear hatch will not unlatch/open... |
2
~ 31000 miles |
| STRUCTURE while driving the vehicle would surge and jerk then clunk the dealer has attempted to repair the vehicle several time... |
2
~ 4768 miles |
| DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while driving vehilce started zig zagging unable to steer vehicle. driveshaftand axle fell off.dealer contacted.*ak... |
2
~ 47500 miles |
| IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving about 20 mph vehicle stalled without prior warning consumer drove to a side of road and vehicle had... |
2
|
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN abs failed. yh... |
2
|
| FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle experiencing vibration in the front end at speeds ranging from 60 to 75 mph. however vehicle was taken to |
2
|
| WHEELS defects listed as awd and transfer case may be same problem and were experienced from the first 300 miles and... |
2
|
| AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the wheel bearings on the front wheels are spilling quite a bit of grease on the rims. the dealer was... |
2
|
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY leased vehicle. rear cargo door hinge and latch slipped off and opened totally to 180 degrees. dealer contacted and stated |
2
|
| FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE engine misfires and runs poorly setting off the "check engine soon" light. the first time we took it to the... |
2
|
| AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT vehicle has had continually failures with the power steering system (8 power steering pumps 2 gear boxes 2 power steering |
2
|
| FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle has had continually failures with the power steering system (8 power steering pumps 2 gear boxes 2 power steering |
2
|
| FRONT > SEAT BELTS front passenger seat belt locked up. this occurred within 1 month of purchase. brought vehicle into dealer and dealer said... |
2
~ 62500 miles |
| STEERING steering wheel diameter is too thick. ph. the steering wheel diameter was too thick. ph. the consumer noticed a twisting... |
2
~ 37500 miles |
| FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM electrical wiring problems. consumer was driving the vehicle when it completely died and he had no steering or brake power.... |
2
~ 28500 miles |
| SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM intermittently vehicle will not start. dealer has repaired vehicle several times and problem still exists. *ak... |
2
~ 40000 miles |
| RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT compact disc player ceased to work within 1 week of purchase. dealer replaced unit.... |
2
|
| SERVICE BRAKES i have 2- chevy astro vans. 1-1998 1-1999. the 1999 has corroded brake lines and gas lines. the main brake... |
1
~ 200000 miles |
| CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION anti theft security system failure. locks owner out from starting vehicle in wet weather. bad placement of computer system placed |
1
~ 97000 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet astro. the power steering pump failed while driving approximately 10 mph. the contact applied... |
1
~ 75000 miles |
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt: the vehicles fuel line fell apart. there was a smell of gasoline inside the house so the fire department... |
1
|
| GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY the vehicle's air conditioner failed. *nm the window on the passenger side door needed to be repaired. *sc *jb... |
1
|
| CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC comments: why did everyone miss the 1999 chevy astro van with awd? i already had the front wheel bearings replaced... |
1
~ 89000 miles |
| HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION comments: why did everyone miss the 1999 chevy astro van with awd? i already had the front wheel bearings replaced... |
1
~ 89000 miles |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the remote door locks on my 1999 chevrolet astro van have stopped working. they have also stopped on my fathers... |
1
|
| WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY consumer states has problem with the electrical system door latch does not work/passenger window does not open and windshield wipers |
1
|
| WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle bought at the end of 2000 used. every summer since i have had to have wiring replaced in the... |
1
|
| TREAD/BELT > TIRES the rear left tire experienced tread separation which caused damage to the rear of the vehicle while driving at 70... |
1
|
| MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the astro/safari has a brittle vacuum line that crosses over the thermastat area of the intake manifold. this plastic vacuum... |
1
~ 96000 miles |
| CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL family and i were on hwy 441 traveling at 60 mph. i braked and went down to 50 mph as... |
1
~ 55081 miles |
| AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving vehilce started zig zagging unable to steer vehicle. driveshaftand axle fell off.dealer contacted.*ak... |
1
|
| TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES uniroyal hide a way t155/80d18 on a 200 chevrolet astro with 18570 miles. spare tire has deep cracks all around |
1
|
| TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TI > TIRES uniroyal hide a way t155/80d18 on a 200 chevrolet astro with 18570 miles. spare tire has deep cracks all around |
1
|
| HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING we have contacted and even went to chevy dealer for both problems no help at all. no safety defect listed. |
1
|
| ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS we have contacted and even went to chevy dealer for both problems no help at all. no safety defect listed. |
1
|
| IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES on the way home from a conference i noticed my left tire making noise i inspected it visually and found... |
1
|
| INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with no one in the car leftside door the switch that controls the outside mirrors started on fire. luckly i... |
1
|
| GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING consumer states that the steering gear box is not working properly the consumer cannot drive the vehicle correctly and the... |
1
|
| PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while attempting to stop the consumers foot hit both the brake and accelerator pedal causing the vehicle not to stop |
1
|
| PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS defective driver inboard pad worn metal to metal which caused extended stopping distance may resulting in a crash. *ak the |
1
|
| SEATS 02/01- differential failed dealer estimate to repair $3000 02/01 - o2 sensor and seals failed 08/00 - transmission failed 03/00... |
1
|
| DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 02/01- differential failed dealer estimate to repair $3000 02/01 - o2 sensor and seals failed 08/00 - transmission failed 03/00... |
1
|
| RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS in rear end accident driver seat flexed forward causing him to injure his back and neck. *ak... |
1
|
| INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE service engine soon light illuminated and rough running engine dealer states problem is with the fuel injector however this will... |
1
|
| ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle failed to start numerous times. service cannot identify problem after 5 attempts 2 batteries 2 alternators.... |
1
|
| CONVERTIBLE > SHELL > CHILD SEAT while making a left turn seat belt came unlatched on the middle right of captain's seat. this caused convertible child... |
1
|
| RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS passenger seat belt would tigthen itself while traveling and intermittently unable to release seat belt when needed. vehicle been in... |
1
|
| EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine fails without warning loose brakes and steering this has happened atleast 10 times has been in the shop three |
1
|
| TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING engine fails without warning loose brakes and steering this has happened atleast 10 times has been in the shop three |
1
|
| FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM has failed to start on several occasions noticed strong burning odor from under hood this most recent time electrical components... |
1
|
| VISIBILITY brakes have been severly worn out*ak consumer stated the seatbelts arm rests console the trim on the seat cushion has... |
1
|
| BODY > STRUCTURE brakes have been severly worn out*ak consumer stated the seatbelts arm rests console the trim on the seat cushion has... |
1
|
| ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT brakes have been severly worn out*ak consumer stated the seatbelts arm rests console the trim on the seat cushion has... |
1
|
| INTERIOR LIGHTING brakes have been severly worn out*ak consumer stated the seatbelts arm rests console the trim on the seat cushion has... |
1
|
| POWER TRAIN abs failed. yh... |
1
|
| TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN defects listed as awd and transfer case may be same problem and were experienced from the first 300 miles and... |
1
|
| ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR defects listed as awd and transfer case may be same problem and were experienced from the first 300 miles and... |
1
|
| VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle has had continually failures with the power steering system (8 power steering pumps 2 gear boxes 2 power steering |
1
|
| SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY vehicle has had continually failures with the power steering system (8 power steering pumps 2 gear boxes 2 power steering |
1
|
| WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY side window slammed shut nearly catching my daughters hand. she did injury her hand.... |
1
|
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer stated rotors on vehicle had warped. had repaired. the rotors was warped again. had to have repaired this is |
1
|
| MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving applied on brakes and consumer was not able to come to a stop. mechanic has been notified.*ak... |
1
|
| STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING after making a left or right turn steering does not return to center. dealer has been contacted but unable to |
1
|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER while driving on highway at 60-65 mph consumer noticed a noise coming from underneath vehicle when vehicle suddenly cut off... |
1
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