2001 Chevrolet Astro Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 21%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 Chevrolet Astro, 21% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1) noticed that my brakes would pressurize when coming to a stop as if the anti-lock brakes were activating. I've experienced normal activation before on ice, snow, and loose gravel so I knew what it was doing. It began happening a lot so I took it to the dealer (basil Chevrolet, wellsville, ny) on 9/24/07. They replaced the rotors, pads and told me road test ok...on road test did experience antilock problem. Only once felt - unable to verify . 2) took my van home and was seeing the problem as much if not more so than before. …”
NHTSA complaint #10205184, filed 2007-10, 69,800 miles“Vehicle's brake lights went out on 2001 Chevrolet Astro van. The brake light switch failed. The faulty part was replaced and given tot he consumer. The consumer believes the switch was back when it was placed in the vehicle. The consumer works at a facility that produces switches for automobiles. He indicated that his faulty switch had 10 certification dots on it which indicated that the switch had been rejected form shipping and was reinspected at least 10 times.”
NHTSA complaint #10083784, filed 2004-07, 55,000 miles“Exterior lights... Brake lights... Hazard lights... Turn signal lights... Tail lights . There is a problem with the hazard light switch assembly which causes an intermittent failure of the above lights to function properly. This a very similar problem to the one addressed in the NHTSA recall # 01v364000 which includes other GM products such as the blazer and bravado, which evidently use the same part as the Astro. Why was the Astro van not a part of this recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10049348, filed 2003-12, 28,000 miles“Brake lights and hazard lights stopped working. Consumer saw a recall on the television however, after calling the manufacturer, it became clear that this vehicle was not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10115532, filed 2005-03, 39,000 miles“05v099000/brake light. The owner received notification from the manufacturer regarding this recall. The owner later contacted the dealer and was told by the dealership that they had no knowledge of this recall and refused to assist the owner any further. Owner later contacted the manufacturer and was given all kinds of excuses as to why the dealership told him they knew nothing of this recall. Provide further details. The repairs have been made on the vehicle by another dealership who was aware of the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10119054, filed 2005-05, 37,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V099000Mar 14, 2005On certain minivans, the multifunction switch may develop an open circuit condition in the stop lamp or hazard lamp circuit that results in the stop lamps and…Covers: Chevrolet Astro 2001–2002, GMC Safari 2001–2002
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 19 | 21% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Astro
34 complaintsElectrical system
7 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 31, 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