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.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,455 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
While braking on a slick road surface or with wet disks or while hitting a bump, the anti lock brakes activate but fail to re-engage. This causes the vehicle to continue with out slowing down. If the pedal is released and re-applied sometimes you can stop the vehicle or the emergency brake can be applied. This has happened to me on several occasions and in two different 2000 Astros which have been assigned to me. In speaking to three other drivers at our office, they have experienced the same problems. In my opinion this vehicle is very dangerous to drive, especially in bad weather.
Has a hard time stopping/ when stopping you can hear the anti-lock system surge and the brake pedal goes to the floor./this is more pronounced when the ground is rough and your trying to stop.
Ongoing ABS failure; brake pedal would go to floor when applying brakes, and vehicle would continue on without stopping. Vehicle been to dealer's shop on five occasions, and they are unable to duplicate problem. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
Brakes have failed and been fixed 3 times. Each incident put myself and children in the middle of an intersection unexpectedly. It has been at two different dealers 3 times. Each time we were told it was fixed. Wrong! the brakes go to the floor without any warning! we had close calls each time. Just missing other vehicles. Does someone have to be killed before this problem is resolved?
At 3-4 mph powersteering/brakes went out. Towed to dealer, powersteering pump had failed. When the brakes and the steering failed, the vehicle coasted into a telephon pole causing $4,000 damages to the vehicle. The manufacturer paid for everything.
- Denver, CO, USA
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Brake failure while applying brakes and approaching a stop intersection, and vehicle continued without stopping. Dealer notified, and was unable to duplicate problem.
ABS braking system failed to slow vehicle down. Dealer/mechanic contacted, and consumer was told that nothing was operating improperly. Please fill in additional information.
Ant-lock brake system had to replaced. Also, since purchase in May 2000, following components had to be replaced or repaired: Lights on dashboard coming off and on/passenger side seatbelt tightened and won't release/driver's seat had loose bolts and moved/driver and passenger doors rattled/ mouldings inside fell off/passenger's window stuck/tv came on and off on its own while driving, replaced twice/interior lights stopped working when in park/ engine idled/ lights inside flickered/ fuel sender inoperative/ wires in ceiling rattling, air conditioner in rear not working/ replaced heater that did not work in rear, and passenger's airbag cover not flushing, and consumer worried it may deploy at any time.
Driving in light traffic, vehicle in front slowed, upon applying brake, pedal went right to the floorboard without stopping vehicle resulting in collision. Dealer and GMC will only road-test vehicle, refuse to inspect braking system.
When driving in wet weather conditions and upon depressing brake pedal to make a graudal stop while traveling 25-30 mph pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause. But, has replaced master cylinder. However, problem still occurs.
Consumer was pulling into parking spot & lost power steering & brakes went straight to the floor. Consumer cut vehicle off & put emergency brake on to stop it. Vehicle started up again after leaving off for a while. Consumer will be contacted.
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- Rochester, NY, USA