1999 Chevrolet Astro Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 133 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,536miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Chevrolet Astro, 6% of the 133 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,536 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.
“While driving the vehicle would surge and jerk then clunk, the dealer has attempted to repair the vehicle several time but the problem resurfaces, other failures include PCM failed causing the check engine light to illuminate, the gas gauge jumps from full tank to empty causing the vehicle to run out of gas, rear door handle broke twice, drivers side window motor was replaced and the air bag light would flicker on and off.”
NHTSA complaint #8021031, filed 2002-10, 9,536 miles“Dt: on friday the battery went dead and the owner couldn't open the back doors. The vehicle was parked in front of the house. The owner could not open the back doors to get to his tools. The owner was concerned that if an accident occurred no one could get out of the back doors. This was the way the vehicle was built. The owner felt this was a safety defect. The owner was not worried about the battery going dead, just about the back door not opening.”
NHTSA complaint #10133871, filed 2005-08“When vehicle is on an incline side sliding door will not catch and fails to secure firmly. Dealership is aware of problem. When the incline is greater, the sliding door does not catch at all according to the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #877957, filed 2001-01“The l shape metal bracket that attaches the sliding door to the van, is an inch above the passenger's head. Manufacturer was notified about problem. The van was taken to the dealership. The dealership could not correct this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #848414, filed 1999-09“Leased vehicle. Rear cargo door hinge and latch slipped off and opened totally to 180 degrees. Dealer contacted, and stated that it was an error in design. Problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #844156, filed 1999-08Related service bulletins
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 9% |
| 1999 | 8 | 6% |
| 1998 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 32 | 9% |
| 1996 | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 | 20 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 10 | 11% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 5 | 9% |
| 1988 | 4 | 7% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
| 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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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