2001 Chevrolet Astro Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,530miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Chevrolet Astro, 8% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,530 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“After approx. One week of oper. Of my 2001 chevy Astro a fire occurred that would have resulted in a total loss of the vehicle and contents if I had not been close by. After driving my vehicle for approx. 20 miles and parking it my van caught fire after being shut off for 15 minutes. The vehicles positive and negative battery cables were run from the battery to the engine dangerously close to the steering linkage where it passes the engine support structure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10460092, filed 2012-05, 174,000 miles“I am a licensed car dealer. I am very concerned at what I am seeing with my customers, with cars I see at the auctions, and with blog sites on the internet concerning chevy's ebcm computer module. At the auctions I am seeing at least 25% of chevrolets and about 10% of fords coming through with brake and ABS lights on. My main concern is with the chevy's ebcm. These very expensive units fail at the relay point on the printed circuit boards due to bad solder joints from the factory. When they fail, the driver gets a brake light and an ABS indicator light on the dash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10637686, filed 2014-09, 100,000 miles“I own a 2001 chevy Astro van. Today I had to pay another $300 to have the window motor fixed. This is the third time on this vehicle! We have friends with the same problem, but can't afford to fix it. There seems to be a trend with Astro vans and window motors. Although mostly a convenience issue, I suppose one could make the argument that not being able to roll a window up and down might be a safety issue. (by the way, the window goes down, but not up!).”
NHTSA complaint #10161170, filed 2006-06, 65,000 miles“I own 2001 Astro van with 43000 miles this is the third cap and rotar broke down on road yust stalled out was towed in to shop wet under the cap .at 36000 miles 5/5/2000 again at 42000 miles broke down again same problem very danderous stalls out in middle of road 3/29/05”
NHTSA complaint #10125498, filed 2005-06, 36,357 miles“Consumer stated the vehicle stalled and the vehicle had no brakes or power. The consumer stated smoke came from under the hood. The mechanic found the positive battery cable was routed in a way that the steering linkage rubbed against it and shorted out.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 2 | 14% |
| 2003 | 10 | 16% |
| 2002 | 13 | 19% |
| 2001 | 7 | 8% |
| 2000 | 23 | 13% |
| 1999 | 19 | 14% |
| 1998 | 25 | 10% |
| 1997 | 28 | 8% |
| 1996 | 13 | 5% |
| 1995 | 24 | 5% |
| 1994 | 13 | 4% |
| 1993 | 11 | 8% |
| 1992 | 15 | 11% |
| 1991 | 8 | 8% |
| 1990 | 6 | 9% |
| 1989 | 5 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Astro
34 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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.
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