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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2000 Chevy Astro Van has a solid reputation with very low complaint rates. The only problem now is finding one with low miles.

Not only is the 2000 Astro Van reliable, but since they were built on a truck powertrain, they can tow 5,500/5,000 lbs (RWD/AWD) -- almost double what other minivans can.

The Chevy Astro is mechanically identical to the GMC Safari.

5.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,364 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2000 Chevrolet Astro Van electrical problems

electrical problem

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2000 Chevrolet Astro Van Owner Comments

problem #9

Feb 282014

Astro Van 6-cyl

  • 89,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Van shut down while driving and we loss brakes.

- Houston , TX, USA

problem #8

Jul 092009

Astro Van

  • miles
Rear A/C switch burned up. Smelled plastic burning, saw smoke came out of rear A/C switch on dash. Popped off switch and found burned switch and wires.

- Waskom, TX, USA

problem #7

Oct 182006

Astro Van 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,096 miles
- the contact stated that 2000 Chevrolet Astro ls' locks failed, not allowing her to gain entrance to the vehicle on October 18, 2006. The failure was due to the door lock actuator melting. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to Eagle automotive. The mechanic replaced the actuator, but removed the relay because the circuit was continuously closed. The mechanic said that if they didn't remove the relay it would melt the actuator again. The contact stated that she believed the failure will reoccur. The contact stated that she went to monument Chevrolet and asked for a print out of the maintenance repairs. The contact found that this vehicle has been repaired on April 3, 2001 for back door locks and again on February 14, 2002 for the sliding door. The actuator assembly on the right was also replaced on the driver door. The contact stated that the driver door and the sliding door were the only doors on the vehicle that had functioning locks. The contact stated that all of the other door lock handles werestuck and couldn't be pulled to lock or unlock the doors. She has tried to get resolution from the manufacturer, and they said that because it was not towed to a dealership they would not reimburse her for any repairs. The manufacture was given a file #1-438966317. The contact also sent pictures to the manufacturer of the burnt out actuators and with a certified letter. The consumer stated the brakes failed, however she was told nothing was wrong. The consumer was told the brakes were designed to fail on uneven pavement under 25 mph. The troqued converter burned out. The locks had an electrical short. Updated 03/19/07.

- Pasedena, TX, USA

problem #6

Nov 022004

Astro Van

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Turn signal switch bad////// no brake lights.

- Lake Station, IN, USA

problem #5

Sep 112004

Astro Van 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Have brought van in 4 times in 4 years about electrical problems. Smelling wires burning. Have gone through 6 batteries in 4 years. Replaced alternator. Radio/cd has been replaced. New cd stoped working after 1 week of being replaced. Dealer refuses to replace again. Radio, overhead digital temp & misc gages goes out, speedometor, battery, fuel, and odomoter quits, only the oil still works. ABS breaking probems, pedel to floor, have ran intersections due to this. Have had minor dings to bumper because it rolled to stops at low speeds. Loud clunk in rear when stopped too. Dealer refused to call it a lemon. Refused to help fix because its a lease. Also handle over passenger airbag disintegrated in 3rd year, and now the driver arm rest is split in 4th year.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #4

Jan 172003

Astro Van 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,181 miles
Vehicle, hesitates and shuts off while driving...loss of power steering / brakes....and won't "re-start" 1 ] 05.08.01 8:00pm - 10692 miles. Vehicle died while pulling out of gas station drive way.( yes, caused traffic!) 2] 05.15.01 7:00pm - 10855 miles. Only 163 miles from prior service...waiting for traffic light...vehicle shuts off! 3] 10.17.01 11:00pm - 15080 miles. Vehicle cranks but won't start! 4] 07.15.02 11:58pm - 22363 miles. Vehicle, hesitaes and shuts-off, whle drviing! loss of power steering / brakes! 5 ] 01.17.02 8:30pm - 28181 miles. Pulling out of "home" driveway, vehicle shuts-off! ( two tow trucks had to come out and pull me out!)

- Van Nuys, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 272000

Astro Van

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle cranks but would not start due to broken electrical connection.

- Colonial H, VA, USA

problem #2

Mar 272000

Astro Van

  • miles
The vehicle cranks but would not start due to broken electrical connection.

- Colonial H, VA, USA

problem #1

Mar 272000

Astro Van

  • miles
The vehicle cranks but would not start due to broken electrical connection.

- Colonial H, VA, USA

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