2001 Chevrolet Astro Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,640miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Chevrolet Astro, 5% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,640 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.
“Van will not pass smog. The very last time I drove it, I was driving it on a city street and it just died out. I've spent hundreds of dollars to have it fixed and itstill isn't fixed to pass smog. A shop said my fuel injection spider system is bad.”
NHTSA complaint #10806234, filed 2015-11, 166,200 miles“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“I was driving down route 130 and the car just died so it was towed april 2008 and the fuel pump went in the car which cost 800.00 on july 6,2008 I was on my was to ewing twsp and the car died again it was towed and the fuel pump went again in the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10233794, filed 2008-07, 96,000 miles“No warning. Fuel pump failed in busy traffic. Engine died due to lack of fuel. Danager to driver and children while trying to manuever vehicle to side of the road. Filter changed per dealer instructions and still failed. Dangerous condition with imperils driver and passengers if vehicle dies while driving in heavy traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10079190, filed 2004-07Related service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 | 9 | 7% |
| 1998 | 28 | 12% |
| 1997 | 43 | 12% |
| 1996 | 19 | 7% |
| 1995 | 28 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Astro
34 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSuspension
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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