1999 Chevrolet Astro Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Chevrolet Astro, 6% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,500 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 back doors of vehicle were stuck and would not open. The inside of vehicle did not have a handle that would open the doors from the inside. The dealer tried but was unable to get the doors open. The manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10040700, filed 2003-09, 79,000 miles“The remote door locks on my 1999 Chevrolet Astro van have stopped working. They have also stopped on my fathers 1996 Astro. There appears to be a problem with the remote door locks on the Astro functioning properly. The do not open or lock with the remote device. Since door locks are an integral part of passenger safety I think the NHTSA should investigate.”
NHTSA complaint #10037026, filed 2003-09“Vehicle bought at the end of 2000, used. Every summer since I have had to have wiring replaced in the engine, front door locks stopped working after 5 months, front brakes have been replaced three times, I have had to have it towed 6 times do to the wiring and I have had to replace the alternator and battery due to all of the electrical and alternator problems. I also had to replace the starter. Hydraulics on rear door also broken. Display lights come on and off when they want to and I have continually replaced fuses. …”
NHTSA complaint #10041599, filed 2003-10“Malfunctioned rear hatchback door for a 1999 chevy Astro. No manual overide/release from the inside of the vehicle like a trunk release lever on other vehicles. This is a concern as well as a hazard if the only option to exit was thru the rear hatchback door. It was also of great incovenience to get a disabled persons equipment out with the rear hatchback door inoperable.”
NHTSA complaint #10060858, filed 2004-03“Consumer states has problem with the electrical system, door latch does not work/passenger window does not open, and windshield wipers are not working. Dealer states sorry nothing we can do, you don't have a warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10029865, filed 2003-07Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 6% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
9 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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