2000 Chevrolet Astro problems
The Chevrolet Astro is a van that was manufactured and marketed by the Chevrolet division of American auto manufacturer General Motors from 1985 to 2005. Sold alongside the GMC Safari, the Astro was marketed in multiple configurations, including passenger minivan and cargo van.
The Astro and Safari used a rear-wheel drive chassis; all-wheel drive became an option in 1990. For its entire production, the Astro and Safari were produced by Baltimore Assembly in Baltimore, Maryland; the vans would be the final model line produced by the facility. In total, approximately 3.2 million Astros and Safaris were produced from 1985 through 2005.
Background
The Astro and Safari were introduced for the 1985 model year as the first minivan from General Motors. While marketed as a response to the first-generation Chrysler minivans, GM selected a rear-wheel drive layout, sizing the Astro and Safari closely to the short-wheelbase Chevrolet G10 van. Similar to the Ford Aerostar, to reduce production costs, GM adapted light-truck powertrain components; engines and transmissions were sourced from the Chevrolet S-10, allowing for a towing capacity of up to 5,500 lb (2,500 kg).
Prior to its use on a minivan, the Astro nameplate was used twice by General Motors; in 1967 (for the Chevrolet Astro 1 concept car) and from 1969 until 1987 (on the GMC Astro COE semitractor). GMC sourced the Safari nameplate from Pontiac (used by the latter to denote station wagons). As GMC was half of the Pontiac/GMC Division (later including Buick), from 1985 through 1989, both GMC and Pontiac Safaris were simultaneously offered through the same dealership network.
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Common 2000 Chevrolet Astro problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Chevrolet Astro 2000, several common problems have been identified:
- Outside Door Handles May Break:
Owners have reported issues with the outside door handles breaking on the Chevrolet Astro 2000. This problem can lead to inconvenience and difficulty in accessing the vehicle. - ABS Light Due to Brake System Control Unit Failure:
Another common problem is the ABS light coming on due to brake system control unit failure. This issue can affect the vehicle's braking system, compromising safety. - Door Locks Stop Working:
Owners have experienced problems with the door locks on the Chevrolet Astro 2000 ceasing to function. This can result in security concerns and difficulty in securing the vehicle. - Rear AC Leaks:
Complaints have been made about leaks in the rear AC system of the Chevrolet Astro 2000. These leaks typically occur at connection joints, leading to a loss of cooling efficiency and potential repair costs. - Engine Shut Off While Driving:
One critical issue reported is the engine shutting off while driving, resulting in a loss of power steering and brakes. This poses a significant safety risk and can lead to life-threatening situations. - Fuel Pump Failure:
Owners have encountered problems with the fuel pump failing in the Chevrolet Astro 2000. A failing fuel pump can cause issues with fuel delivery to the engine, resulting in poor performance or stalling. - Electrical Failures:
Various electrical failures have been reported by owners, including issues with the fuel gauge, gear display inaccuracies, power locks, and power windows. These electrical problems can lead to operational issues and affect the overall functionality of the vehicle. - Front Suspension Design Flaws:
The front suspension of the Chevrolet Astro 2000 has been criticized for poor design, leading to the need for frequent replacements. Issues with the front suspension can impact the vehicle's handling and ride comfort.
These common problems reported by owners of the Chevrolet Astro 2000 highlight a range of issues affecting different aspects of the vehicle, from safety concerns to operational reliability and comfort. Addressing these issues promptly and effectively is crucial to maintaining the performance and longevity of the Chevrolet Astro 2000.
How many miles can a 2000 Chevy Astro van last?
Ultimately a Chevy Astro can make it that far and although still running it will start falling apart around the engine. The transmissions are good for about 200,000 miles if not overworked.
Is Chevy Astro reliable?
Are Chevy Astro vans reliable? Chevy Astro vans tend to be very reliable. These vans were built primarily for commercial use and they have the same reliability and longevity that you would expect from other commercial trucks and vans. If you take care of them they should have no problem lasting over 200,000 miles.
What is the gas mileage on a 2000 Chevrolet Astro?
Based on data from 25 vehicles, 1,640 fuel-ups and 464,788 miles of driving, the 2000 Chevrolet Astro gets a combined Avg MPG of 15.10 with a 0.18 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 120 outliers (6.82%) removed.
What engine is in a 2000 Chevy Astro?
4.3 L V62000 Chevrolet Astro / Engine
Is the Chevrolet Astro Passenger a 4 or 6 cylinder? The 2000 Astro Passenger boasts a 6 cylinder engine.
How many miles can a 2000 Chevy Astro van last?
about 200,000 miles
Ultimately a Chevy Astro can make it that far and although still running it will start falling apart around the engine. The transmissions are good for about 200,000 miles if not overworked.
Is Chevy Astro reliable?
Are Chevy Astro vans reliable? Chevy Astro vans tend to be very reliable. These vans were built primarily for commercial use and they have the same reliability and longevity that you would expect from other commercial trucks and vans. If you take care of them they should have no problem lasting over 200,000 miles.
What is the gas mileage on a 2000 Chevrolet Astro?
Based on data from 25 vehicles, 1,640 fuel-ups and 464,788 miles of driving, the 2000 Chevrolet Astro gets a combined Avg MPG of 15.10 with a 0.18 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 120 outliers (6.82%) removed.
What engine did the Chevy Astro have?
Many of the same components. Directly from the Caprice station wagon while the rear had composite leaf springs like the s10. Engine.
2000 Chevrolet Astro car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Astro problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Electrical system problems
- Tires problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Chevrolet Astro vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2000 Chevrolet Astro
The NHTSA has received 201 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Chevrolet Astro. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2000 Chevrolet Astro vehicles.
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-20
- VIN: 1GNDM19WXYB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE 2000 CHEVY ASTRO THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND NO BRAKES. HAPPENED TO ME IN TWO WEEKS. LIFE OR DEATH SITUATION.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-12
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GNEL19W4YB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I ENTERED A PARKING LOT AT 10 MPH AND SLOWED TO 5 MPH AND TURNED LEFT INTO A PARKING SPACE AND TRIED TO STOP. THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK AND I CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE NEXT TO ME. I IMMEDIATELY CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND IT WAS FULL. NO ABS LIGHT HAS EVER BEEN ON, AND I JUST RECENTLY PASSED MY VEHICLE SAFETY CHECK WITH NO CODES ON THE SYSTEM. *TR
AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-14
- VIN: 1GBDM19W2YB
- Components: AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THE HORN ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE PARKED OR WHEN MAKING TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE HORN AND THE AIRBAG INTERACTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000. UPDATED 09/22/2014*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE HORN WAS DEACTIVATED. UPDATED 2/12/15*JS
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-01
- VIN: 1GBDM19W4YB
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: HI, I WAS DRIVING THIS VAN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STOPS. I HAD A VERY HARD PROBLEM OF TRYING TO GET OFF THE ROAD WITH NO BRAKES OR STEERING. I HAD IT TOWED INTO SERVICE. THEY REPLACED EVERYTHING FUEL PUMP, SENDING UNIT, FUEL FILTER, PLUGS, PLUG WIRES, DISTRIBUTOR AND RESET THE TIMING. IT NEVER DID SHOW UP A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SHOWED A CODE THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I DROVE IT TWO DAYS LATER AND IT DID THE SAME THING. THEY CHECKED IT OUT AND DROVE IT AGAIN FOR A WEEK AND IT HAPPEN AGAIN. I SPENT $1200 TRYING TO GET THIS SAFE TO DRIVE. IT IS AS IF THE KEY WAS SHUT OFF. FINALLY WITH SOME OF MY KNOWLEDGE ABOUT WHAT CAN CAUSE THIS TO HAPPEN I CHECKED THE BATTERY. IT WAS ONLY ONE YEAR OLD. IT SHOWED UP AS BAD UNDER A LOAD. WHEN I TOOK THE VAN BACK TO THE REPAIR SHOP THEY SAID BATTERY SHOWED GOOD. FINALLY I TOOK THE BATTERY BACK TO AUTO ZONE THEY SHOWED IT AS BAD ALSO AND REPLACED IT. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM AFTER THAT. SO THE PROBLEM YOU ARE HAVING WITH THE KEY SWITCH IN ALL THOSE CARS YOU MAY HAVE TO DOUBLE CHECK THE BATTERY'S. VOLTAGE TO THE MICROPROCESSOR SHOULD STAY WITHIN LIMITS OF APX 8 VOLTS. THIS MIGHT BE MORE OF A PROBLEM THAN THE KEY SWITCH. THANKS FOR READING THIS LETTER. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-28
- VIN: 1GNDM19W6YB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VAN SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND WE LOSS BRAKES. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-11-01
- VIN: 1GNEL19W3YB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINES WERE SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL SUNK INTO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES LINES WERE ALSO CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,257 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,000. UPDATED 12/30/13*CN THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED RUST CAUSED THE ABS TO ENGAGE AT LOW SPEEDS ON DRY PAVEMENT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO MOVE, EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-03-11
- Crash: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATED ON DRY PAVEMENT WHILE PARKING THE CAR. BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR CAR KEPT MOVING IT SEEM TO WANT TO ACCELERATE. IT HIT THE OPPOSING PARKED VEHICLE. THIS HAS BEEN A INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. MECHANICS COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM PRIOR TO ACCIDENT AFTER ACCIDENT HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED AT CHEVY DEALER HUBS AND SENSORS REPLACED THIS VEHICLE IS VERY SCARY TO DRIVE.EVEN AFTER REPAIRS THE ABS SYSTEM CAN STILL FUNCTION INAPPROPRIATELY WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-08-01
- VIN: 1GNDM19W3YB
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: OEM CARPET COVERING THE INTERIOR ENGINE COWLING IS CURLING UP, CAUSING IT TO INTERFERE WITH THE TRAVEL OF THE GAS PEDAL. GAS PEDAL CANNOT COME BACK TO ITS RESTING POSITION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE. *KB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-23
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GCDM19W3YB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN BRAKING ON ANY UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD ACTIVATE INDEPENDENTLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS WARNING LIGHT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN THREE SEPARATE CRASHES AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. ON ONE OCCASION WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED ABRUPTLY BUT DID NOT RESPOND AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WAS ONE REPORTED INJURY AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WAS ACTIVATED AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 151,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-09
- VIN: 1GNDM19W6YB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: REAR A/C SWITCH BURNED UP. SMELLED PLASTIC BURNING , SAW SMOKE CAME OUT OF REAR A/C SWITCH ON DASH. POPPED OFF SWITCH AND FOUND BURNED SWITCH AND WIRES. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-22
- VIN: 1GNEL19W5YB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 2000 CHEVY ASTRO VAN ABS PROBLEM. WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED CITIES, PARKING LOTS ETC... WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE ABS APPEARS TO KICK ON CAUSING FAILURE TO STOP. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE VAN RECENTLY. MECHANICS SAY MAYBE MASTER CYLINDER, MAYBE BELTS, MAYBE???? CAN ANYONE SAY RECALL??? *TR
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-06
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PULL THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT OUT OF THE RETRACTOR. THE DEALER AND WANTED $250 TO REPAIR IT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SINCE THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE IT SHOULD BE REPAIRED AT NO COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN UNKNOWN.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-03-14
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1GNEL19W0YB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE IN A RUN-AWAY MODE. VEHICLE WAS EVENTUALLY STOPPED THROUGH COMBINATION OF BRAKES AND TRAVELING INTO MUD. UPON STOPPING IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WERE FLAMING - MOST LIKELY DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-12-01
- VIN: 1GNEL19W0YB
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ABNORMALLY ACCELERATE WHILE THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THERE WAS AN EXTREMELY LOUD ROARING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE WITH AN INCREASE IN THE RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS RAPIDLY APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL POSITION. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO A STOP WITH VERY LIMITED BRAKING POWER. AFTER SEVERAL MOMENTS, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CPU (CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT) AND OPTICAL WHEEL SENSORS WERE INTERMITTENTLY FAULTY WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. THE SENSORS WERE CLEANED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER THAT ADVISED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE CPU. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 130,000. UPDATED 4/26/10 *CN UPDATED 06/17/10*JB
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-31
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN WITH DELTA ESTEEM XLE TIRES. WITHIN A MONTH AFTER TWO TIRES WERE PURCHASED BY THE SAME MANUFACTURE. HE WAS TRAVELING AT 75 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SEVERELY SHAKE. HE PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE TIRES BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE FAILURE. HE THEN PRECEDED TO DRIVE AT 50 MPH AND TOOK THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT TO A DEALER. THE MECHANIC THERE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED SEVERE THREAD SEPARATION AND BUBBLES ON THE SIDE OF THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS THEN REPLACED. A FEW MONTHS LATER HE WAS TRAVELING AT 75MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE REMAINING DELTA TIRE THAT WAS LOCATED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BLEW OUT. HE REPLACED THE TIRE BUT HE BELIEVES THAT THE TIRES WHERE DEFECTED AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 370,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 380,000. -
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-12-23
- VIN: 1GNEL19W5YB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: MY 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO HAS AN ACCELERATOR THAT DOES NOT STOP ITS ACCELERATION WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS RELEASED. DEPENDING ON THE SLOPE OF THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE MAY GAIN SPEED UNTIL IT IS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. IT IS NOT A BIG EVENT ON DRY ROADS, BUT YESTERDAY WHEN IT HAPPENED IN THE SNOW, IT ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. I HAVE HAD IT SERVICED BY DIFFERENT DEALERS 3 TIMES AND AM STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS READY TO BE PICKED UP AFTER TAKING IT IN AGAIN YESTERDAY FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. IT DOES THIS ON OCCASION, BUT VERY OFTEN AFTER BEING ON CRUISE CONTROL. *TR
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-07-08
- VIN: 1GCDM19W5YB
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. THE DEFECTIVE TIRE WAS A PEP BOYS FUTURA, SCRAMBLER AP, TIRE SIZE P215/75R/15. THE DOT NUMBER IS 3DHFPANM3104. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE LEFT REAR TIRE. THE TIRE SEPERATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND LEFT RUBBER MARKS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE REAR PANEL. THERE WAS NO TRACTION WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR PRIOR WARNINGS TO THE FAILURE. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE DOT AND ADDITIONAL TIRE INFORMATION WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 151,547.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-14
- VIN: 1GNDM19WXYB
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: MY AC FAILED TO BLOW COLD AFTER I NOTED SOME OIL (NOT MOTOR OIL) UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP RECHARGED THE SYSTEM WHICH WAS APPARENTLY EMPTY INCLUDING DYE FOR WHICH I BORE THE COST ($200+). LESS THAN 12 HRS LATER THE SYSTEM NO LONGER BLEW COLD AND NO FLUID WAS NOTED UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION OF THE DYE. THE MECHANIC REMOVED THEN INTERIOR ENGINE HOOD AND FOUND THAT THE AC LINE HAD RUBBED AGAINST THE TRANSMISSION FILLER TUBE (NOW METAL ON METAL). A HOLE THE SIZE OF A DIME TO NICKEL WAS IN THE FILLER TUBE AND THE AC LINE ALSO HAD A HOLE IN IT. I ALSO HAVE ANOTHER 2K CHEVY ASTRO THAT WAS DIAG'D SEVERAL YEARS AGO FOR THE SAME HOLE IN THE AC LINE BUT IT HAD NOT WORN A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION FILLER TUBE. THE MECHANIC HAD INDICATED THAT THE AC LINE WAS "RUN THAT WAY FROM THE FACTORY". AT THIS POINT FOREIGN MATTER HAS FALLEN INTO THE TRANSMISSION INCLUDING THE METAL FROM THE FILLER TUBE, THE BLACK FOAM COVER ON THE AC LINE AND APPARENTLY THE FREON FROM THE DYE RECHARGE. I HAVE TO PRESUME OTHER FOREIGN MATTER HAS MADE ITS WAY IN TO FILLER TUBE AS WELL. I AM NOW ATTEMPTING THE HAVE GM COVER THE $1K REPAIR TO THE AC LINE AND TRANSMISSION FILLER TUBE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-03-04
- VIN: 1GNDM19W7YB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I RECENTLY HEARD OF A RECALL ON THE TAHOES AND GM TRUCKS REGARDING THE GAUGE PANEL OR CLUSTER PANEL. I DRIVE A 1990 CHEVY ASTRO VAN WHICH IS ON A TAHOE FRAME. I AM HAVING THE SAME TYPES OF PROBLEMS WITH MY GAUGE PANEL AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. MY ABS/BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AT VARIOUS TIMES FOR NO REASON. MY TEMP AND OIL GAUGES CHANGE FROM HOT TO COLD AND BACK AGAIN FOR NO REASON AND THE CHECK GAUGE LIGHT WILL LIGHT UP. NOW THE GAS HAD WILL CHANGE EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS NOT ON. AS A WOMAN I NEED TO BE ABLE TO DEPEND ON MY CARS GAUGES TO LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS A PROBLEM. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP YESTERDAY AND THEY COULD NOT FIND A REASON FOR MY CAR TO BE DOING THESE THINGS. I CALLED OUR CHEVY DEALER HERE IN GRIFFIN WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED AND THEY DID NOT WANT TO HELP ME. I AM NOW ASKING YOU FOR HELP. SINCERELY, DANA D. HORTMAN *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-02
- VIN: 1GNEL19W8YB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. *TR
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-20
- VIN: 1GNEL19W4YB
- Components: STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: 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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-25
- VIN: 1GNDM19W4YB
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH AND BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SWITCH WAS FAULTY AND WAS THE SAME AS THE RECALLED SWITCH FOR THE 2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V099000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 90,000. UPDATED 02-14-08. *KB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-13
- VIN: 1GNDM19W5YB
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: CHEVY 2000 ASTRO, CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING. WE EVEN PUSHED THE VAN INTO A CHEVY DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT TELL US WHAT IT WAS AFTER HOOKING IT UP TO DIAGNOSTICS. WE FIGURED IT WAS THE COIL WIRE. RECENTLY THE VAN HAS BEEN BOGGING DOWN WHEN IT IS UNDER LOAD. ALSO, WHEN IT RAINS IT RUNS ROUGH. WE TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THEY REPLACED OUR FUEL FILTER. IT RAN FINE BUT STILL CUTS OUT SOMETIMES RUNNING UP HILL. SO WE CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS. IF YOU LET THE VAN SIT OVER THE WEEKEND WITH OUT DRIVING IT, THE VAN WAS REALLY HARD TO START. UNTIL FINALLY IT JUST WOULDN'T START AT ALL. IN ADDITION THE DOOR LOCKS SOMETIMES WORK AND SOMETIMES DON'T . THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW IS VERY SLUGGISH GOING UP YOU ACTUALLY HAVE TO HELP IT BY PULLING UP ON IT. WE KEEP BLOWING FUSES WHEN WE USE OUR CIGARETTE LIGHTER TO CHARGE OUR CELL PHONE. IT REALLY NEEDS HELP. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-09-20
- VIN: 1G1ND52JXY6
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAVE A 2000 MALIBU AND IT HAS 129K MILES ON IT. THE ANTI-THEFT LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR MONTHS AND I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THE REASON FOR THIS WAS, BUT IT NEVER SEEMED TO AFFECT MY CAR IN ANY WAY. TODAY THE CAR TURNED ON FINE TWICE, ONCE COMING OUT OF THE HOUSE AND THE SECOND TIME COMING OUT OF THE GAS STATION. WHEN I TRY TO TURN IT ON AFTER LEAVING FROM A JOB INTERVIEW, IT CRANKS AS IF IT WANTS TO TURN ON BUT DOESN'T. IT SOUNDS LIKE IF THE GAS TANK IS ON EMPTY BUT IT'S ALMOST FULL. I CHECKED ALL CONNECTIONS AND EVEN TRIED A JUMP START AND IT DIDN'T MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE. FINALLY I GOT IT TOWED HOME AND FIND OUT ON THE INTERNET THAT CHEVY MALIBUS ARE FULL OF DEFECTS.(HTTP://WWW.AUTOSITE.COM/CONTENT/RESEARCH/FORUMS/INDEX.CFM/ACTION/POSTS/FID/1601) (INCLUDING MY AC THAT ONLY WORKS ON 3, 4, AND 5). MY ANTI THEFT DEVICE WON'T LET ME DRIVE MY OWN CAR, AND I ALREADY MISSED AN IMPORTANT CLASS. I'VE BEEN TRYING TO LEAVE THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE ON POSITION FOR A WHILE UNTIL THE ANTI THEFT LIGHT TURNS OFF, BUT IT NEVER TURNS OFF. IT HAS BARELY STARTED WITH THIS PROBLEM TODAY, BUT AFTER READING ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS, MORE LIKE HORROR STORIES, I'M SCARED OF MY MALIBU AND I DON'T TRUST IT ANYMORE BECAUSE I KNOW IT WILL GET WORSE. I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO PAY THE DEALER TO FIX AN OBVIOUS PROBLEM THAT THEY KNOW EXISTS BUT WON'T ADMIT TO; THERE NEEDS TO BE A SERIOUS RECALL. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-09-18
- VIN: 1GNEL19W6YB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: MY 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO STOP AT LOW SPEEDS DUE TO INAPPROPRIATE ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS CONDITION HAS NEARLY RESULTED IN SEVERAL ACCIDENTS THAT JEOPARDIZED THE SAFETY OF PEOPLE AND PROPERTY, SUCH AS WHEN TRAVELING IN PARKING LOTS AND CROWDED CITY STREETS. THE ABS SYSTEM FAILURE DOES NOT REGISTER A SERVICE CODE, AND THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RECOGNIZED BY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE LOCAL GM DEALERSHIP, WHO REPLACED TRANSFER CASE FLUID IN THE ABSENCE OF HAVING A CLUE. THROUGH SELF DIAGNOSIS, THE PROBLEM WAS CONFIRMED TO BE THE ABS SYTEM BECAUSE THE BRAKES OPERATE NORMALLY WHEN THE FUSE IS REMOVED FROM THE WIRING BLOCK SLOT LABELED ABS. DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF ANY PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, AND THE FAILURE OF THE VEHICLES DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM TO DETECT THIS PROBLE, IT IS CLEARLY A DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE OR COMPONENTS DESIGN OR CONSTRUCTION. OWNERS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PULL FUSES ON SAFETY SYSTEM IN ORDER FOR THE BRAKES TO WORK WHEN NECESSARY. NHTSA SHOULD EVALUATE THE AGGREGATE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ALREADY ISSUED WITH THIS PROBLEM, AND UNDERSTAND THAT THE GM TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIANS ARE NOT HELPING OWNERS REMEDY OR UNDERSTAND THIS DEFECT EXISTS. A RECALL NOTICE SHOULD BE ISSUED. *TR
2000 Chevrolet Astro recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2000 Chevrolet Astro.
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
- Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Negative 2000 Chevrolet Astro car reviews
Positive 2000 Chevrolet Astro car reviews
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Great family vehicle. Lots of cargo space for kids, dog, and camping gear.
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I absolutely love this van and I wouldn't consider buying any other vehicle. It's reliable, sturdy, and incredibly comfortable. I highly recommend this van/truck to anyone without hesitation.
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We sold our 1995 Astro only to buy another one for 2000. This van is the most underrated family vehicle on the road. It's incredibly spacious, even more so than the full-sized, expensive SUVs. The 4.3 6-cylinder engine delivers excellent performance, despite what the horsepower rating of 190 suggests. This van is a smart choice for any family.
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My 2000 Chevy Astro has been an incredibly reliable vehicle, lasting me for years with minimal expenses. Despite its longevity, GM has unfortunately discontinued production of this model. I purchased my Astro used in 2004 with 85,000 km off a 4 year lease, and it has since accumulated over 270,000 km with no major issues other than normal wear and tear. I believe GM may have stopped producing these vehicles due to their exceptional reliability. Even after all these years, my Astro still has its original muffler and I have only had to replace the brakes once. The tires also seem to last forever. I use AMSOil synthetic and change it every 40,000 km. Although it is sad to see it go, I am confident that my next vehicle will be just as reliable as my trusty Astro.
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If you keep your Astro clean, get it serviced on time, and enjoy hauling lots of people and cargo, you'll love this vehicle. It has plenty of power, get-up-and-go, and gets great mileage over long trips. In fact, it gets the best MPG at 70 to 80 Mph. I personally averaged 22 MPG from MPLS to ORLANDO running 80% over 70MPH.
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Antwon Sanford 2024-10-03
Although the initial quality was acceptable, this vehicle did not hold its miles well. Despite all maintenance being done on schedule, after 60,000 miles, the vehicle seemed to be in self-destruct mode. The starter, battery, water pump, AC compressor, blower motor, rear wheel bearing, and transmission all needed repairs. Unfortunately, this vehicle was the last straw for me with the big three (GM, Ford, Chrysler). On the other hand, I never had any issues with my Hyundai, and I love my Honda even more. I hate to say it, but I believe our Union workers are overrated. However, I think we can start building decent vehicles here in the USA if we abolish the Unions. Until then, Honda has my business. After all, they are over 75% USA or Canadian anyway.
Ken Reilly 2024-08-22
Wow, you've put 40000 miles on your car in just 3 years! It sounds like your car is a good runner with the 4.3 6cyl engine. However, it seems like some simple things are going wrong, which can be frustrating. For example, the drivers power window motor may need to be replaced, but don't worry, you're not alone - many people have had this issue. Additionally, the front and rear air may have a major leak from front to back. Unfortunately, the fuel gauge may not work properly and the lights behind the radio may not be very bright. On the bright side, the dutch doors are a nice feature, although it's important to keep an eye out for rust under the lift window. By the way, I'm also retired UAW. Take care!
Haleigh Parker 2024-04-01
This is a great all-purpose vehicle when it runs right. Although it has remained unchanged for 20 years, it has a classic charm like the old VW Beetle. Unfortunately, mine has been experiencing some issues such as burning more coolant than oil and a leaking head gasket, which has resulted in the need for a new engine after just 74K miles. The engine is also hard to service, with spark plugs that are not easily accessible. It can be challenging to find mechanics who know and understand this vehicle. On the bright side, the front end was rebuilt for $1800, and I added 5-leaf rear springs for heavy-duty use, which I highly recommend. Recently, I was thrilled to achieve 18.6 MPG on the highway. However, I have decided to trade it in for a used 2005 model. Despite its flaws, I have enjoyed my time with this cargo van, which was converted to a passenger vehicle with large clear glass windows cut into the sides.
Hans Bednar 2024-03-25
I am confident in stating that the car is not built to the highest standards, as evidenced by the internal mechanisms breaking down despite your love for driving it.
Pablo Boehm 2024-03-05
Although there have been some issues with my car, I have taken care of them promptly and efficiently. The following repairs have been made with 50K miles on the car: - Three new rotors and pads on the front for the brakes - Addressed gas gauge issue - Resolved vacuum problems causing the A/C fan to not work - Fixed sliding door issue - Ensured all little pieces are properly secured.