2003 Chevrolet Astro Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Chevrolet Astro, 5% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,900 miles. 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.
“On september 9, 2005 my 2003 Chevrolet Astro van exploded and caught fire in a parking lot. The fire dept. Arrived and put out the fire; the firemen disconnected the battery cable. The van was towed to huffines Chevrolet in plano, tx. The cause of the incident according to the Chevrolet mechanics is as follows: 1) every time the steering wheel was turned, the tie rods etc. Would chafe against a bracket on the chassis that held down a battery cable. 2) eventually the bracket failed. 3) the battery cable arced against the brake line. …”
NHTSA complaint #10142603, filed 2005-11, 30,900 miles“Dt: 2003 Chevrolet Astro, vehicle has stalled numerous times, around at least 12 times, this happened on major highways endangering the consumer and her family, the consumer has had it towed to the dealer around 5 or 6 of these times, the dealer said they could not find the problem, vehicle usually starts back up after at least 2-3 hours after stalling, vehicle only has 36,000 miles, consumer has gotten in contact with the manufacture, Chevrolet has yet to get back to the consumer, the dealer said that there were possible problems with the vehicles transmission , power control module…”
NHTSA complaint #10126373, filed 2005-06“After ball joint recall, I have had nothing but problems with steering, braking and suspension. Front left side continually pops and grinds, shock boot was replaced twice, the shocks have been replaced 3 times. The third time may have fixed it, just got the van back today. Brakes are intermittent. Heard loud bang from rear end, dealership tightened backing plate. Transmission slips, shudder is felt from rear end at 30+ MPH. Dealership put balances on torque converter and the drive shaft, had to cut the rear springs to do this. Service manager stated the problem was not gone, but livable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10118710, filed 2005-04Related service bulletins
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- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 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…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10236164Apr 24, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10235802Apr 24, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234141Mar 23, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10228888Dec 14, 2022This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 16 | 9% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 27 | 11% |
| 1997 | 37 | 10% |
| 1996 | 18 | 7% |
| 1995 | 28 | 6% |
| 1994 | 16 | 5% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 5 | 9% |
| 1988 | 14 | 25% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Astro
25 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
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