2001 Chevrolet Astro Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Chevrolet Astro, 7% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,250 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.
“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“Vehicle vibrates when acclerating at low or higher speeds. Dealer checked engine/ front end, and computer. Rotated tires, and nothing could remedy problem. Vehicle had been at the dealer 2 weeks. Consumer was having vehicle towed because of being scarred to drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #898650, filed 2001-11“Vehicle vibrated and shook inside of the wheel well while traveling on the highway. Also, a make loud noise came from the front suspension. Dealer inspected vehicle several times, and could not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10048140, filed 2003-11“Vehicle would dip forward and left to right depending on the incline of the road, feels top heavy, stabilizer bars need to be installed to hold the body from leanning off the frame, almost resulting in control lost.”
NHTSA complaint #9005254, filed 2002-05Related service bulletins
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 8 | 13% |
| 2001 | 6 | 7% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 | 24 | 7% |
| 1996 | 60 | 23% |
| 1995 | 75 | 17% |
| 1994 | 40 | 12% |
| 1993 | 20 | 15% |
| 1992 | 13 | 10% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Astro
34 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsElectrical system
7 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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