Model year record

1999 Chevrolet Astro

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

Chevrolet Astro, 1995–2005 generation
Pictured: the 1995–2005 generation. MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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