no report yet
Front: warning light/devices
Risk. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
1999 Chevrolet AstroProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 133 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Astro, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 17, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1999 Chevrolet Astro has problems
133 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
21Power train1 crash/fire/injury
21Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
19Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
15Steering6 crash/fire/injury
15Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
12Air bags11 crash/fire/injury
11Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
10Engine and engine cooling
8Structure
4914 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 21 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 21 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 2 |
| Steering | 15 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 2 |
| Air bags | 12 | 11 |
| Visibility | 11 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 49 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1999 Chevrolet Astro recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
1999 vs. every other Astro year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Astro median. How we score
'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1999 Chevrolet Astro safety ratings
1999 Chevrolet Astro 4x2 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Astro owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WE HAVE A 1999 CHEVY ASTRO VAN. WE HAD A FACTORY RE-MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION WHICH WAS SUPPLIED BY GUARANTY CHEVROLET ON 8-30-02, INSTALLED. THE VAN HAD 67,532 MILES. WE ARE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND NEVER TOWED ANYTHING. WE ALSO PAID TO HAVE A SEPARATE NEW COOLING SYSTEM INSTALLED FOR THE TRANSMISSION…
CONSUMER NOTICED WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A LOUD NOISE. WHEN STOPPING IT WOULD VIBRATE. AFTER THE MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE THERE WERE NO PARTS FOR THE VEHICLE. DRIVER'S SHAFT CHAIN WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK
1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO WITH 65000 MILES. TOWED A LIGHT TRAILER (1500 LBS) FROM COLORADO TO KANSAS, ABOUT 500 MILES. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER THE TRANSMISSION OCCASIONALLY STARTED SHIFTING VERY HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND; ONCE IT STARTED, IT WOULD CONTINUE TO DO SO UNTIL THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. ODBII…
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