MYRModel Year Report

2001 Chevrolet Astro

▲ Better than typical
2001 Chevrolet Astro
RENDERED 2026-09-16T09:47:49.871Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Astro Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 23 complaints 1987: 29 complaints 1987 1988: 56 complaints 1989: 58 complaints 1990: 70 complaints 1990 1991: 96 complaints 1992: 132 complaints 1993: 135 complaints 1993 1994: 338 complaints 1995: 446 complaints 1996: 263 complaints 1996 1997: 360 complaints 1998: 241 complaints 1999: 133 complaints 1999 2000: 175 complaints 2001: 91 complaints 2001 2002: 70 complaints 2002 2003: 62 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2005: 9 complaints 2005
2001: 91 complaints
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YearComplaints
19830
19841
19855
198623
198729
198856
198958
199070
199196
1992132
1993135
1994338
1995446
1996263
1997360
1998241
1999133
2000175
200191
200270
200362
200414
20059

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 41%

41% of complaints: service brakes — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH
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WHILE PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY AT LOWSPEED I APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND ALL BRAKING POWER WAS LOST. MY VEHICLE STRUCK THE ONE INFRONT OF ME. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THIS LOW SPEED LOSS OF BRAKING. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20121125

GOING TO STOP AT A SLOW SPEED ENGAGES ABS , CAUSING VAN TO NOT STOP UNLESS BREAKERS WERE SLAMMED ON HARD AND HOPS OF STOPPING! *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130808

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 26%

26% of complaints: exterior lighting — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and brake lights.

CRASH
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2001 ASTRO VAN CHEVY PANIC STOP BRAKES NO RESPONSE TO FLOOR 1ST. TIME HAD LOOKED AT PASS. SIDE WEAR 1 SIDE BRAKE PAD WEAR REPAIR. 2ND TIME NEED TO STOP FAST HIT BRAKES TO FLOOR NO RESPONSE BOTH 35 MPH TO 45 MPH CALLED GM ACTED LIKE DON'T CARE .

NHTSA ODI report, 20060313

Also filed under ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and cables.

FIRE
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AFTER APPROX. ONE WEEK OF OPER. OF MY 2001 CHEVY ASTRO A FIRE OCCURRED THAT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE AND CONTENTS IF I HAD NOT BEEN CLOSE BY. AFTER DRIVING MY VEHICLE FOR APPROX.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120530

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing stabilizer bar and shock absorber.

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hinge and attachments and door.

INJURY
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SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR NO LONGER COMES WITH A MANUAL RELEASE FOR THE OPEN POSITION. IF THE VAN IS BACKED NOSE DOWN ON A HILL THE DOOR WILL NOT STAY OPEN. SOMEONE HAS TO HOLD IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020321

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20041019 — PE (closed 20050321)

LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION

R 20050413 — exterior lighting

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.

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

Campaign 05V099000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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

2001 Chevrolet Astro — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V099000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Chevrolet Astro reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Chevrolet Astro is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Astro?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Astro have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.