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2003 Chevrolet AstroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 62 owner complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Astro, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2003 Chevrolet Astro
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years55% below the Astro median · #15 of 19 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints629 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage49kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 30, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Chevrolet Astro has problems

62 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic213
Electrical system103
Power train80
Suspension80
Steering62
Service brakes50
Engine and engine cooling31
Latches/locks/linkages30
Visibility20
9 other systems111

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2003 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.

–no report yet

Control arm: lower ball joint

Recall 03V-328 · Sep 12, 2003 · 41,477 vehicles

Risk. THE STEERING KNUCKLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, DROPPING DOWN THE AFFECTED CORNER OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2003 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

2003 Chevrolet Astro safety ratings

2003 Chevrolet Astro in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2003 Chevrolet Astro side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Astro owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I AM COMPLAINING OF THE SAFETY ISSUES REGARDING THE ABS COMPUTER SYSTEM. I HAVE PUT MY VEHICLE IN THE SHOP TO BE CHECKED OUT BY A FEW CAR REPAIR FACILITIES AND ALL HAVE SAID THE SAME THING MY ABS CPU. MY VAN IS HESITATING TERRIBLY AND CAUSING THE VAN TO NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY. I HAVE NEARLY BEEN…
Complaint 10547421 · Oct 9, 2013 · 50,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR ALONG SLIGHTLY SNOW-COVERED ROAD TOWARDS STOPPED TRAFFIC AT RED LIGHT ON A SLIGHT DOWNGRADE. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES GENTLE, AS REQUIRED BY THE CONDITIONS, BUT THE ABS SYSTEM STARTED TO SHUDDER AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT BRAKE AT ALL. I HIT A STOPPED…
Complaint 10308449 · Feb 10, 2010 · 173,000 miles
VEHICLE: 2003 CHEVY ASTRO VAN DEFECT SUMMARY: FACTORY DESIGN DIRECTS LEAKED BATTERY ACID TO DRIP DOWN ON A STEEL BRAKE LINE. DETAILS: THE (+) BATTERY TERMINAL SPONTANEOUSLY BROKE OFF THIS VEHICLE'S OEM DELCO BATTERY. THE BREAKAGE WAS DUE TO EITHER: 1) CABLE CONNECTOR BEING OVER-TORQUED AT THE GM…
Complaint 10269522 · May 20, 2009 · 31,346 miles

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