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2001 Chevrolet Astro Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
4%of 91 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Chevrolet Astro, 4% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 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.

“I have had a miss when vehicle is warm. Dealer says it is fuel, but I am using the recommended fuel according to dealer. The check engine light comes on and then goes off. Dealer cannot locate problem. This is an ongoing issue since I have purchased it. Also had to replace front brake pads and shocks at 26000 miles. After approximately one year use.”

NHTSA complaint #10014333, filed 2003-04, 500 miles

“2001 Astro van chevy panic stop brakes no response to floor 1st. Time had looked at pass. Side wear 1 side brake pad wear repair. 2nd time need to stop fast hit brakes to floor no response both 35 MPH to 45 MPH called GM acted like don't care . Turn signal switch replace 710.00 will not reimburse engine light on and off replace sensors $275.00 catalytic converter $1000.00 then motor failure dealer could not pin point problem new motor 6538.00 bought van from dealer said o.k. For 150000 to 200000 had 47000 now 130000 will not buy g.m.”

NHTSA complaint #10152540, filed 2006-03, 90,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Astro van. During brake application, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 152000.”

NHTSA complaint #10296201, filed 2009-12, 152,000 miles

“While driving the consumer noticed that the rear of the vehicle was smoking. The consumer stated that the vehicles cabin filled with smoke fumes which caused the passenger to become sick. The dealer has serviced the vehicle three time but the problem returns.”

NHTSA complaint #10040188, filed 2003-09

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200335%
200234%
200144%
2000169%
1999108%
19982711%
19973710%
1996187%
1995286%
1994165%
199397%
199265%
199122%
199034%
198959%
19881425%
1987310%

Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Astro

Brakes
34 complaints
Exterior lighting
19 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 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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