2001 Chevrolet Astro recalls and problems

1 recall and 90 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Chevrolet Astro.

1
recalls
90
owner complaints
9
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 Chevrolet Astro recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch

NHTSA campaign 05V099000 · reported March 14, 2005 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 77,055 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 23, 2015 · Fuel/propulsion system · 166,200 miles

VAN WILL NOT PASS SMOG. THE VERY LAST TIME I DROVE IT, I WAS DRIVING IT ON A CITY STREET AND IT JUST DIED OUT. I'VE SPENT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO HAVE IT FIXED AND ITSTILL ISN'T FIXED TO PASS SMOG. A SHOP SAID MY FUEL INJECTION SPIDER SYSTEM IS BAD.

Sep 19, 2014 · Service brakes · 100,000 miles

I AM A LICENSED CAR DEALER. I AM VERY CONCERNED AT WHAT I AM SEEING WITH MY CUSTOMERS, WITH CARS I SEE AT THE AUCTIONS, AND WITH BLOG SITES ON THE INTERNET CONCERNING CHEVY'S EBCM COMPUTER MODULE. AT THE AUCTIONS I AM SEEING AT LEAST 25% OF CHEVROLETS AND ABOUT 10% OF FORDS COMING THROUGH WITH BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ON…

Aug 26, 2014 · Seat belts · 162,732 miles

TL* THE OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SAFETY BELTS WOULD UNLATCH INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,732.

Aug 19, 2013 · Service brakes · 58,000 miles

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, I HAD THE CODE PULLED AT THE AUTO PARTS STORE, IT IS THE ELECTRONIC ABS CONTROL MODULE AND UPON GOOGLING "CHEVROLET BRAKE ABS LIGHTS" IT CAME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THEIR APPEARS TO BE THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES WITH FAULTY ABS ELECTRONIC MODULES WHICH PREVENTS THE ABS FUNCTION…

Aug 8, 2013 · Service brakes · 150,000 miles

GOING TO STOP AT A SLOW SPEED ENGAGES ABS , CAUSING VAN TO NOT STOP UNLESS BREAKERS WERE SLAMMED ON HARD AND HOPS OF STOPPING!

Astro model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 0175263
2001 19091
2002 16973
2003 16233
2004 01411

Across all years, the 2000 Astro has the most complaints (175). All Chevrolet Astro years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Chevrolet Astro have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Chevrolet Astro, the most recent reported on March 14, 2005 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Astro?
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (28 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (19).
How many 2001 Chevrolet Astro complaints mention a crash or fire?
9 of 90 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 23, 2015.