MYRModel Year Report

2004 Chevrolet Astro

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2004 Chevrolet Astro
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:28.023Z

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
14

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 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 2002: 70 complaints 2003: 62 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2004 14 2005: 9 complaints
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 23 complaints 1986 1987: 29 complaints 1988: 56 complaints 1988 1989: 58 complaints 1990: 70 complaints 1990 1991: 96 complaints 1992: 132 complaints 1992 1993: 135 complaints 1994: 338 complaints 1994 1995: 446 complaints 1996: 263 complaints 1996 1997: 360 complaints 1998: 241 complaints 1998 1999: 133 complaints 2000: 175 complaints 2000 2001: 91 complaints 2002: 70 complaints 2002 2003: 62 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2004 14 2005: 9 complaints
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 23 complaints 1986 1987: 29 complaints 1987 1988: 56 complaints 1988 1989: 58 complaints 1989 1990: 70 complaints 1990 1991: 96 complaints 1991 1992: 132 complaints 1992 1993: 135 complaints 1993 1994: 338 complaints 1994 1995: 446 complaints 1995 1996: 263 complaints 1996 1997: 360 complaints 1997 1998: 241 complaints 1998 1999: 133 complaints 1999 2000: 175 complaints 2000 2001: 91 complaints 2001 2002: 70 complaints 2002 2003: 62 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 14 2005: 9 complaints 2005

2004: 14 complaints

View as data table
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

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

6 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

FIRE

Vehicle speed control

2 of 14 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

Show complaint excerpts

Once or twice per year when using cruise control, when I touch brake to deactivate cruise, it doesn't disengage. I then have to stand on brake with all my effort to stop van and pull over to put in park. Engine continues racing til I turn key off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-04-21

Electrical system

2 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing starter assembly.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

When my wife returned to our 2004 Chevrolet Astro VAN, the vehicle seemed to have a dead battery. The car would not turn over or fire the ignition.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-04

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Astro. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after three attempts. The contact shifted into drive and then the vehicle lost all power.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-20

Also filed under Engine and fuel system, gasoline

Visibility

1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing glass, side/rear.

Suspension

1 of 14 total reports mentions: suspension.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…

    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.

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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

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Buy-smart checklist

2004 Chevrolet Astro — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Chevrolet Astro reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Astro?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Astro have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.