2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

97

Owner Complaints

12 Crashes 3 Fires 4 Deaths

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

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).

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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.

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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...

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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.

Electrical System
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 8 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 4 Deaths
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes
Complaints: 3
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Tires
Complaints: 3
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11490984 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | | 258,300 miles
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.
#11490984 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE | | 258,300 miles
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.
#11388928 | TIRES | | N/A miles
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.
#11365408 | AIR BAGS | | 170,000 miles
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.
#11012920 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 89,000 miles
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

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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.

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