2002 Chevrolet Astro Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2002 Chevrolet Astro. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 05V099000Mar 14, 200577,055 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
  Covers: Chevrolet Astro 2001–2002, GMC Safari 2001–2002

  Reported issue: On 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 hazard lamps being inoperative.

  Possible consequence: The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could lead to a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard warning flasher switch and apply special grease to the contacts at the time of installation of the module free of charge. The repair would be used in vehicles in which the hazard slider button is still movable. If a vehicle has a hazard slider button that is not movable (frozen), the…

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NHTSA investigations

• PE04072Loss of brake lamp illuminationClosed · Oct 19, 2004

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