2000 Chevrolet Astro
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 56 |
| 1989 | 57 |
| 1990 | 68 |
| 1991 | 95 |
| 1992 | 132 |
| 1993 | 135 |
| 1994 | 328 |
| 1995 | 446 |
| 1996 | 263 |
| 1997 | 360 |
| 1998 | 241 |
| 1999 | 133 |
| 2000 | 175 |
| 2001 | 91 |
| 2002 | 70 |
| 2003 | 62 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 9 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
20% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 35 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
DRIVING IN LIGHT TRAFFIC, VEHICLE IN FRONT SLOWED, UPON APPLYING BRAKE, PEDAL WENT RIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT STOPPING VEHICLE RESULTING IN COLLISION. DEALER AND GMC WILL ONLY ROAD-TEST VEHICLE, REFUSE TO INSPECT BRAKING SYSTEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20000828
6% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.
FIRE6% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE ON AN EXPRESS WAY, CONSUMER REAR ENDED A TANKER TRUCK. CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. CONSUMER STATES' NONE OF THE VEHICLES AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
NHTSA ODI report, 20021108
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 30MPH WHILE IT WAS RAINING THAT EVENING, AND THERE WAS A SCHOOL BUS IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND HIT THE SCHOOL BUS FROM BEHIND.
NHTSA ODI report, 20000406
5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 9 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK TO OPEN GATE. UPON RETURNING SHIFTED GEAR INTO DRIVE AND VEHICLE KEPT GOING FOWARD WITH HIGH SPEED. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL. AS A RESULT, RAN INTO A HOUSE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20000531
5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.
FIRESAFETY TIMELINE
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 S
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.
Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed
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 MANUFACTURE
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).
Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2000 Chevrolet Astro — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (35 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Astro reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Chevrolet Astro is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Astro?
The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Astro have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.