2002 Chevrolet Astro Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Chevrolet Astro, 7% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“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“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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- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 9% |
| 1999 | 8 | 6% |
| 1998 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 32 | 9% |
| 1996 | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 | 20 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 10 | 11% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 5 | 9% |
| 1988 | 4 | 7% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Astro
23 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSteering
7 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 27, 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