2003 Chevrolet Astro Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Chevrolet Astro, 5% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,400 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.
“Dutch door locking mechinism failed at about 10000 miles. It was always hard to get the lock to engage on the right side of the hatch. It has now failed again and it will not unlock preventing us from using the cargo area behind the back seat. This is the second occurance of the lock failing”
NHTSA complaint #10067592, filed 2004-04, 30,000 miles“Sliding door will not lock open. Can be pushed closed from the locked open posiiton with one finger. On a slight decline the door will unlatch, and slam shut.”
NHTSA complaint #10005165, filed 2003-02, 800 miles“Continued from my original complait above. Took vehicle back to dealer for sliding door failure to lock in the open position . Door can be closed with finger pressure against the door. On a slight decline, door will unlatch from its locked open position and slam shut. I have to have someone hold it open during entry and exiting on a driveway with a slight decline. The dealer told me that the design has changed and it does not lock like the older Astro's. Someone not aware of this will have a false sense of security and it could slam shut on someone entering or exiting the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10005361, filed 2003-02Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 6% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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