2002 Chevrolet Astro Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Chevrolet Astro, 10% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 was driving and all of a sudden, the dash lights went out and the car died. I lost power steering, and I coasted to the side of the road. Come to find out the fuse box was hot and there was a few fuses that were blown. I replace the blown fuses and drove home. When I got home and turned off the van, I couldn't get it start I looked at the same fuse and they were blown again. The van now sits in the driveway till I figure this out. Because it is too dangerous to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10619259, filed 2014-08, 100,145 miles“My 2002 Astro van has been in the service dept. At ron carter in alvin texas 11 times, 7 times for the same problem, the steering. Electrical problems 5 times, the light flashing and the locks clicking constantly. The back door broke twice for no apparent reason, the fuel pump failing and numerous other problems, well the electrical problem was supposedly fixed, but now is acting up again, I have 4 children and need a safe vehicle to drive in with my kids.”
NHTSA complaint #10016966, filed 2003-05, 37,000 miles“While driving on a raining day at 30 MPH, the consumer lost control which resulted facing opposite on the highway. The vehicle was hit by an oncoming vehicle. Previous to the accident, the consumer heard a noise coming through the front end of the vehicle. The dealerships inspected several times and could not duplicated or correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10066986, filed 2004-04, 7,700 miles“2002 chevy Astro van idler arm pulled through the frame of the front right portion resulting in partial steering failure on february 1, 2009. Upon inspection by halleen Chevrolet service department it was determined that not only had the front right idler arm broken through the frame but the front left idler arm was also in danger of breaking through. This would result in complete steering failure. The service department at the dealership determined that the vehicle needed a complete frame replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10258210, filed 2009-02, 56,000 miles“While driving at 5 MPH consumer attempted to park in the driveway and without warning lost steering ability. Also, brakes were inoperable, and would not stop the vehicle. The vehicle collided with the outside wall of the garage. There was considerable damage to the garage and the vehicle. Consumer sustained no bodily injuries. Sliding door doesn't unlock to open. Dealer replaced ps pump because pump drive shaft was broken, and reinstalled side door.”
NHTSA complaint #10061311, filed 2004-03, 26,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 10% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 8% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
| 1998 | 15 | 6% |
| 1997 | 40 | 11% |
| 1996 | 16 | 6% |
| 1995 | 26 | 6% |
| 1994 | 13 | 4% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 12 | 9% |
| 1991 | 5 | 5% |
| 1990 | 7 | 10% |
| 1989 | 13 | 23% |
| 1988 | 14 | 25% |
| 1987 | 11 | 38% |
| 1986 | 3 | 13% |
| 1985 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Astro
23 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSeat belts
8 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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