2002 Chevrolet Astro Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,032miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Chevrolet Astro, 4% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,032 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.
“When the vehicle was started in the morning, the brakes made a grinding noise when depressed. The vehicle was serviced by the dealership twice and they replaced the brake disc, rotors and shoes. While driving down a hill with the brake pedal depressed, the brake system overheated, and a burning odor filled the cabin of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10087155, filed 2004-08, 13,032 miles“I attempted to make a left hand turn across two lanes of on coming traffic (speed limit 55 MPH). I push down on the accelerator, the van moved into the on coming traffic lanes and the engine died. Cars had to quickly apply breaks to avoid hitting my van. It took about 20 seconds to get the van started and out of the intersection. The van was towed into courtesy Chevrolet and the distributor cap and rotator were replace. I was told everything was corrected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10110302, filed 2005-02Related service bulletins
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- 10235802Apr 24, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234141Mar 23, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10228888Dec 14, 2022This 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…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 16 | 9% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 27 | 11% |
| 1997 | 37 | 10% |
| 1996 | 18 | 7% |
| 1995 | 28 | 6% |
| 1994 | 16 | 5% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 5 | 9% |
| 1988 | 14 | 25% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Astro
23 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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