Model year record

1999 Chevrolet Astro

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 204 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V123000

Seat belts: front: warning light/devices

Component
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
461,851
Reported to NHTSA
2001-04-10
Owners notified
2001-06-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE "FASTEN SAFETY-BELT" AUDIBLE WARNING OCCASIONALLY MAY NOT COME ON OR MAY TERMINATE IN LESS THAN FOUR SECONDS AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Safety risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ALARM MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission1452,575 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip12
Air bags: frontal9133,000 mi
Vehicle speed control8103,412 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6
Steering: hydraulic power assist system663,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal674,800 mi
Electrical system557,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery539,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch579,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire5
Visibility: power window devices and controls5
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system49,536 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump463,000 mi
Structure: body: door4
Unknown or other4
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system496,000 mi
Air bags39,536 mi
Engine and engine cooling393,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly349,600 mi
Suspension3251,470 mi
Tires3
Electrical system: ignition2
Electrical system: ignition: switch280,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers257,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock262,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft2
Power train: driveline: driveshaft295,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission2
Seat belts: front2125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Steering275,000 mi
Structure29,536 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2
Suspension: front2
Wheels2
Child seat: shell: convertible1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module197,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe196,000 mi
Equipment: electrical1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, other1
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Power train1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes1200,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic175,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module189,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Structure: body1
Suspension: front: hub189,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt143,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables155,081 mi
Visibility1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 1998 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.