2000 Chevrolet Astro Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,866miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Chevrolet Astro, 8% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,866 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Hi, I was driving this van when all of a sudden it stops. I had a very hard problem of trying to get off the road with no brakes or steering. I had it towed into service. They replaced everything fuel pump, sending unit, fuel filter, plugs, plug wires, distributor and reset the timing. It never did show up a check engine light or showed a code that something was wrong. I drove it two days later and it did the same thing. They checked it out and drove it again for a week and it happen again. I spent $1200 trying to get this safe to drive. It is as if the key was shut off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10593059, filed 2014-05, 155,000 miles“Driver seat belt will come undone while driving. The dealer was notified. Dealer informed the consumer that the part was not covered under a manufacturer extended warranty. The alternator did not charge, rear differential seal leaked, transmission pan leaked and the front pinion leaked.”
NHTSA complaint #10092492, filed 2004-10, 52,733 miles“Dt: 2000 Chevrolet Astro van. While the consumer was leaving the driveway the steering wheel would not turn and the brakes did not work. The consumer contacted gmc. They did not have a recall for this problem. This was the second time that this happened. The first time this happened the dealership put on a new pump. The new pump failed also. The new pump was put on as a new vehicle guarantee. There were no accidents or injuries. . Updated 11/16/05.”
NHTSA complaint #10138360, filed 2005-10, 64,400 miles“Power steering pump went out, which rendered power steering and brakes inoperative!! Backing out of driveway, couldn't stop, went across traffic, up into cul de sac (thank goodness no other vehicles coming). $800 repair!!! Only 50,000 +/- miles on vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10062285, filed 2004-03, 50,671 miles“Van was being backed into driveway,steering and brakes went hard and belt started to squeal for about 6 seconds.belt squeal stopped but steering and brakes did not return.during inspection found power steering shaft broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10082753, filed 2004-07, 45,800 milesRelated service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 10% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 8% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
| 1998 | 15 | 6% |
| 1997 | 40 | 11% |
| 1996 | 16 | 6% |
| 1995 | 26 | 6% |
| 1994 | 13 | 4% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 12 | 9% |
| 1991 | 5 | 5% |
| 1990 | 7 | 10% |
| 1989 | 13 | 23% |
| 1988 | 14 | 25% |
| 1987 | 11 | 38% |
| 1986 | 3 | 13% |
| 1985 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Astro
65 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Astro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology