Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Astro, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes, hydraulic21
- Power train21
- Electrical system19
- Steering15
- Vehicle speed control15
- Air bags12
- Visibility11
- Engine and engine cooling10
- Latches/locks/linkages8
- Structure8
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 20 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 14.3–15.3 L/100 km (about 15–16 mpg US), CO₂ 329–352 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astro Cargo · Van: Cargo · Regular gasoline | 16.1 | 12.2 | 14.3 |
| Astro Passenger · Van: Passenger · Regular gasoline | 16.3 | 12.5 | 14.6 |
| Astro AWD Cargo · Van: Cargo · Regular gasoline | 16.4 | 12.7 | 14.7 |
| Astro AWD Passenger · Van: Passenger · Regular gasoline | 17.0 | 13.3 | 15.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 1999 Chevrolet Astro.
| 2001097 17 Apr 2001 | Lights And Instruments Certain vehicles fail to comply with requirements of CMVSS No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not c… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE "FASTEN SAFETY-BELT" AUDIBLE WARNING OCCASIONALLY MAY NOT COME ON OR MAY TERMINATE IN LESS THAN FOUR SECONDS AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Chevrolet told its dealers about the 1999 Chevrolet Astro: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 634999 | DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT |
| 634915 | SUBJECT REGARDING EXCESSIVE NOISE FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM WHILE TURNING OR UNDER LIGHT BRAKING. *TT |
| 634576 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE RIGHT REAR DOOR HANDLE ON THE CARGO DOOR BREAKS. *TT |
| 628934 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT |
| 628070 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST NOISE, RATTLE NOISE AT 550 RPM. *TT |
| 627998 | BRIEF INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 CATALYST SYSTEM LOW EFFICIENCY BANK ONE. *TT |
| 626527 | CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE A WATER LEAK IN THE WINDSHIELD AREA. *JG |
| 623540 | INFORMATION REGARDING FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL PARTS AVAILABILITY. *SLC |
| 623443 | THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFIRM TO FEDERAL/CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION, 208, OCCUPANT RESTRAIN SYSTEM IN FRONTAL IMPACT, AND ARTICLE 22-3, TRIAS 49, SEAT BELT WARNING DEVICE, SOMETIMES ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THE SEAT BELT AUDIBLE SIGNAL MAY NOT COME ON OR MAY TERMINATE IN LESS THAN FOUR SECONDS. *SLC |
| 623397 | CAMPAIGN PARTS BULLETIN REGARDING FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL. *TT |
| 623039 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON SECURYTY LAMP ILLUMINATES WHILE DRIVING; THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASING; AND / OR THE ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING. *TT |
| 620862 | SUBJECT REGARDING FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL - PARTS INFORMATION UPDATE. *TT |
| 620840 | SUBJECT REGARDING CAMPAIGN 01036 - FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL - PARTS INFORMATION UPDATE. *TT |
| 619742 | THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT |
| 619721 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATES WHILE DRIVING, THE SECURITY LAMP MAY BE ON OR OFF, ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING, AND / OR THE ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING. *TT |
| 618269 | THIS MESSAGE CONCERNS 1996 THROUGH 2000 M & L VANS, CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI THAT MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF HEAT AT THE DRIVER'S SEAT. *TT |
| 617676 | THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF A POPPING OR SNAPPING SOUND FROM THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR WINDOW AREA ON 1999 THROUGH 2000 MODEL YEAR ASTRO AND SAFARI VANS. *TT |
| 616434 | THIS SERVICE VME MESSAGE ADDRESSES CUSTOMER COMMENTS OF EXCESSIVE BRAKE SQUEAL ON VEHICLES BUILT AFTER OCTOBER 11, 2000. *TT |
| 616395 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOW SPEED SHUTTER OR VIBRATION DURING TIGHT LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS LIKE YOU'D MAKE IN A PARKING LOT AT SPEEDS OF UP TO FIVE MILES PER HOUR ON DRY PAVEMENT. *TT |
| 10248444 | Vehicle Recalls |
| 10246631 | Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules |
| 10242252 | This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns. |
| 10237671 | This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn. |
| 10232287 | This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. |
| 10226382 | This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)