Known Recalls

Model year record

2002 Chevrolet Astro

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 97 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V099000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
77,055
Reported to NHTSA
2005-03-14
Owners notified
2005-04-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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 STILL MOVABLE. IF A VEHICLE HAS A HAZARD SLIDER BUTTON THAT IS NOT MOVABLE (FROZEN), THE ENTIRE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system8106,872 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic850,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip834,600 mi
Steering537,000 mi
Vehicle speed control426,647 mi
Air bags340,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission389,000 mi
Service brakes3113,000 mi
Structure: body: door326,000 mi
Tires3147,570 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire3—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator23,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition231,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)2100,145 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Exterior lighting2161,000 mi
Seat belts295,300 mi
Seat belts: front260,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module242,000 mi
Air bags: frontal160,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring1—
Engine and engine cooling113,032 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility1133,600 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch170,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump137,000 mi
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift154,595 mi
Power train: driveline113,032 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads14,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor113,032 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings113,032 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1123,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump126,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: body182,000 mi
Structure: frame and members156,000 mi
Unknown146,300 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1258,300 mi
Vehicle speed control: throttle1258,300 mi
Visibility/wiper189,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1133,600 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear145,600 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: windshield1—

The 2001 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2003 model has roughly the same number of 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.