2002 Chevrolet Astro Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Chevrolet Astro, 4% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Hazard lights stop working and causes the trailer lights not to work( no left turn, right turn or brakes to trailer harness). Signals and brakes on van works okay but no hazards.”
NHTSA complaint #10264251, filed 2009-04, 161,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Astro. While the vehicle was undergoing a routine inspection, the contact was informed that his exterior lighting/brake light switches were inoperative. He called the dealer in reference to NHTSA campaign id number 05v099000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall although the failures were identical. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10231300, filed 2008-06, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Astro. The contact stated that on several occasions, the brake lights and hazard lights failed. The contact stated that if the brake pedal was depressed and the hazard light switch was moved around the lights would function as intended. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v099000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10871748, filed 2016-06Related 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 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 complaintsEngine cooling
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 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