2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
97
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO
The 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO has received a total of 97 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (8 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (8 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO, potentially affecting up to 227,302 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
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).
View full details →Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
View full details →Recall 05V099000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 77,055 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
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 THE HAZARD SLIDER BUTTON IS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO
97 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Astro. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, the accelerator throttle cable fractured in the stuck open position, causing the vehicle to accelerate to approximately 100 MPH independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 258,300.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Astro. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, the accelerator throttle cable fractured in the stuck open position, causing the vehicle to accelerate to approximately 100 MPH independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 258,300.
GOODYEAR VIVA 3 TIRES SUFFERED STONE PUNCTURES. TIRE SIZE 215/75R15. BOUGHT TWO NEW ONES 10/5/16 AND TWO MORE NEW ONES 3/7/17. THIS VEHICLE IS INFREQUENTLY DRIVEN AND ONLY OCCASIONALLY ON COUNTY MAINTAINED GRAVEL ROADS. ONLY DROVE 18300 MILES BEFORE FIRST STONE PUNCTURE 9/27/20. SECOND STONE PUNCTURE OCCURRED WITH ONLY 12/17/20 WITH 15800 MILES ON THAT TIRE. THIRD STONE PUNCTURE OCCURRED 1/17/20 WITH 16200 MILES. DOT NUMBER MD36JK1R4116 FOR TIRES BOUGHT 13/7/17. DOT NUMBER MD36JK1R1216 FOR TIRES BOUGHT 10/5/16.
WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN.THE ALERT WARNING LIGHT FOR THE AIR BAGS ILLUMINATED. I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TOO THE AIR BAG INFLATOR MIGHT RUPTURE OR UNDERINFLATE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. AN UNDERINFLATED AIR BAG MAY NOT PROPERLY PROTECT THE OCCUPANT. THIS SCENARIO INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WHEN RAINING WIDSHIELD WIPERS DONT WORK AS DIRECTED, THEY DO WHAT THEY WANT. THEY STAY ON AFTER SHUTTING THEM OFF. AND DOOR LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK REPEATEDLY. WIPERS ALSO SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF LINE OF SIFHT INTERMITTENTLY. NEVER WORKS CORRECTLY
Safety Rating for the 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO
General Motors, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
16-NA-383 — ENGINE
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
030864001 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SLIDING SIDE DOOR EFFORT. *TT
040202 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING REPORTS OF WAVY OR A RIPPLED APPEARANCE OF THE ROOF PANEL. *TT
261001 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A LACK OF HEAT. *TT
300701 — STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION REGARDING UPPER BODY APPEARANCE CHANGES AT THE WINDOW OPENING AREAS OF ALL PASSENGER VANS. *YH
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET ASTRO
- 1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO — 563 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO — 336 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO — 204 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO — 258 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO — 115 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO (current)
- 2003 CHEVROLET ASTRO — 82 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET ASTRO — 17 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET ASTRO — 11 complaints
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