Does the 2002 Chevrolet Astro have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 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 2002 Chevrolet Astro?

Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (20 complaints), followed by electrical system (13).

How many 2002 Chevrolet Astro complaints mention a crash or fire?

7 of 69 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2002 Chevrolet Astro recalls and problems

1 recall and 69 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Chevrolet Astro.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2002 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic20
Electrical system13
Seat belts8
Steering7
Power train5
Structure5
Vehicle speed control5
Air bags4
Tires4
Visibility4

What owners report

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

Oct 26, 2022 · Vehicle speed control · 258,300 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Astro. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, the accelerator throttle cable fractured in the stuck open position, causing the vehicle to accelerate to approximately 100 MPH independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not…

Jan 19, 2021 · Tires
GOODYEAR VIVA 3 TIRES SUFFERED STONE PUNCTURES. TIRE SIZE 215/75R15. BOUGHT TWO NEW ONES 10/5/16 AND TWO MORE NEW ONES 3/7/17. THIS VEHICLE IS INFREQUENTLY DRIVEN AND ONLY OCCASIONALLY ON COUNTY MAINTAINED GRAVEL ROADS. ONLY DROVE 18300 MILES BEFORE FIRST STONE PUNCTURE 9/27/20. SECOND STONE PUNCTURE OCCURRED WITH…

Oct 20, 2020 · Air bags · 170,000 miles
WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN.THE ALERT WARNING LIGHT FOR THE AIR BAGS ILLUMINATED. I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TOO THE AIR BAG INFLATOR MIGHT RUPTURE OR UNDERINFLATE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. AN UNDERINFLATED AIR BAG MAY NOT PROPERLY PROTECT THE OCCUPANT. THIS SCENARIO INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY…

Aug 4, 2017 · Electrical system · 89,000 miles
WHEN RAINING WIDSHIELD WIPERS DONT WORK AS DIRECTED, THEY DO WHAT THEY WANT. THEY STAY ON AFTER SHUTTING THEM OFF. AND DOOR LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK REPEATEDLY. WIPERS ALSO SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF LINE OF SIFHT INTERMITTENTLY. NEVER WORKS CORRECTLY

Jun 1, 2016 · Exterior lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH WAS MOVED AROUND THE LIGHTS WOULD FUNCTION AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR…

Astro model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	0	175	26	3
2001	1	90	9	1
2002	1	69	7	3
2003	1	62	3	3
2004	0	14	1	1
2005	0	9	1	0

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

Questions

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Astro have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 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 2002 Chevrolet Astro?: Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (20 complaints), followed by electrical system (13).
How many 2002 Chevrolet Astro complaints mention a crash or fire?: 7 of 69 complaints report a crash and 3 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 October 26, 2022.