2003 Chevrolet Astro Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 Chevrolet Astro, 3% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.
“Summary: on 2003 chevy minivan, the multifunction switch hs developed an open circuit condition in the stop lamp or hazard lamp circuit that results in the stop lamps and hazard lamps being inoperative. Consequence: the loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps cofailed to warn the following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could have lead to a vehicle crash. Remedy: dealers are replacing 2002 chevy Astro hazard warning flasher switch free of charge, but not 2003 astros that have the same manufacturer defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10218875, filed 2008-02, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 19 | 21% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Astro
25 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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