2001 Chevrolet Astro Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,866miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 Chevrolet Astro, 5% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,866 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.
“The owns a 2001 Chevrolet Astro van. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the driver's and passenger's safety belts would unlatch independently. The vehicle had not been repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer had not been notified. The approximate failure mileage was 162,732.”
NHTSA complaint #10628551, filed 2014-08, 162,732 miles“While driving driver's seat belt unlocked from the belt buckle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The rear middle seat belt frayed. The dealer was notified but did not fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10080219, filed 2004-07, 69,000 miles“Vehicle description: mini vans. Some of these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 208, occupant crash protection. The fasten safety-belt audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard. Consumer has the same problem. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle not included due to the VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10026192, filed 2003-06“Passenger's side front seat belt is stuck in retractor and will not pull out. Took vehicle to dealer, and they had to replace seatbelt because they couldn't find cause. The seat belt problem occured on the third day after the vehicle was purchased.”
NHTSA complaint #880435, filed 2001-02Related service bulletins
- 10113787Aug 3, 2015This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty…
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 8 | 11% |
| 2001 | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 | 15 | 4% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 16 | 4% |
| 1994 | 11 | 3% |
| 1993 | 14 | 10% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 7 | 7% |
| 1990 | 5 | 7% |
| 1989 | 9 | 16% |
| 1988 | 7 | 13% |
| 1987 | 6 | 21% |
| 1986 | 4 | 17% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Astro
34 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsFuel system
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.
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