2002 Chevrolet Astro Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,798miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Chevrolet Astro, 7% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,798 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.
“4l60e transmission sun gear on 2002 chevy Astro failed without warning, shred everything in transmission. Transmission shop says GM knew part was faulty but did not issue any recalls. There were no noticeable symptoms prior to failing. Fluid was flushed and changed less that a year before.”
NHTSA complaint #10218482, filed 2008-02, 109,101 miles“Driving on 3 lane interstate at 70 MPH when transmission failed(sun gear shell in 4l60e transmission). Early am with little traffic so was able to coast to shoulder safely. Towed to exit. Had to replace transmission very lucky that traffic was light as all drive power was lost.”
NHTSA complaint #10226391, filed 2008-05, 89,000 miles“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
- 10096073Feb 17, 2016This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a…
- 10114916Oct 21, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that after a transmission or torque converter replacement the vehicle may have a…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8 | 13% |
| 2002 | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 | 19 | 11% |
| 1999 | 21 | 16% |
| 1998 | 26 | 11% |
| 1997 | 53 | 15% |
| 1996 | 19 | 7% |
| 1995 | 21 | 5% |
| 1994 | 12 | 4% |
| 1993 | 20 | 15% |
| 1992 | 12 | 9% |
| 1991 | 5 | 5% |
| 1990 | 5 | 7% |
| 1989 | 4 | 7% |
| 1988 | 8 | 14% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Astro
23 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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