1999 Chevrolet Astro Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 8%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Chevrolet Astro, 8% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The Astro/safari has a brittle vacuum line that crosses over the thermastat area of the intake manifold. This plastic vacuum line is easily broken in routine service of the air filter or rubbing on other component parts. When this vacuum hose is broke...air select to defroster and other vent positions is lost-causing lack of visability. I believe this is a safety issue. I believe there is a GM TSB on this and it shows up on intranet threads yet GM dealers allow customers be to subjected to a $70. Diagnosis. This is a known safety problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10033261, filed 2003-08, 96,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Astro. The contact stated that the pass lock module that turned off the gas to the engine failed. The vehicle would start up briefly but then shut off. The dealer stated that it was a common problem but it was not related to any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000 and the current mileage was approximately 125,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10358308, filed 2010-09, 110,000 miles“Heater/air conditioning switch does not work. The air conditioner will not come on at all. The rear heat blows cool air only. The heater is stuck on heat/defrost. This was a problem earlier with the van but was fixed under warranty. It has now acted up again. It started again at approx. The 70,000 km range. I could not check the air at this time since it was winter. Are there any fixes in place the GM is taking care of. Note: my address is not alabama but the province is saskatchewan. Also the door handles are poor. Rear one went and now the drivers side is broken. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071342, filed 2004-01“The contact stated the vehicle has an oil leak. The vehicle is leaking a liter and a half of oil per week. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the mechanic determined that there was a fracture in the system which was due to the material that was used during assembly. The manufacturer was contacted ,and they explained there were no recalls for that specific part.”
NHTSA complaint #10147265, filed 2006-01, 93,000 miles“While driving on highway at 60-65 MPH consumer noticed a noise coming from underneath vehicle when vehicle suddenly cut off without prior warning, causing loss of all power.also, consumer noticed gas gauge had moved from a half tank to a full tank. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #884177, filed 2001-03Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10139019May 3, 2013This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
- 10012145Jun 1, 2004Boom type noise during engine warm up. This service bulletin replaces 000605001a.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 16 | 9% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 27 | 11% |
| 1997 | 37 | 10% |
| 1996 | 18 | 7% |
| 1995 | 28 | 6% |
| 1994 | 16 | 5% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 5 | 9% |
| 1988 | 14 | 25% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Astro
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Astro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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