2004 Chevrolet Astro Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Chevrolet Astro, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,500 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.
“When my wife returned to our 2004 Chevrolet Astro van, the vehicle seemed to have a dead battery. The car would not turn over or fire the ignition. After having the battery and starter checked, we were told the battery was drained and they were able to charge the battery. The starter checked good. The car seemed to have a dead short when trying to start and/or boost. After replacing all components, the van started, however, when I put my foot on the brakes, there was no brake pressure on the pedal. It appeared that we were losing brake fluid under the vehicle from a ruptured line. …”
NHTSA complaint #10305971, filed 2010-02, 126,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Astro. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after three attempts. The contact shifted into drive and then the vehicle lost all power. The contact pumped the accelerator pedal, waited ten minutes and the vehicle resumed its normal operation. The failure occurred on a regular basis. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The dealer diagnosed the failure and stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The dealer assured the contact that after paying for the repair, the failure would be resolved. …”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 2 | 14% |
| 2003 | 10 | 16% |
| 2002 | 13 | 19% |
| 2001 | 7 | 8% |
| 2000 | 23 | 13% |
| 1999 | 19 | 14% |
| 1998 | 25 | 10% |
| 1997 | 28 | 8% |
| 1996 | 13 | 5% |
| 1995 | 24 | 5% |
| 1994 | 13 | 4% |
| 1993 | 11 | 8% |
| 1992 | 15 | 11% |
| 1991 | 8 | 8% |
| 1990 | 6 | 9% |
| 1989 | 5 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Astro
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Astro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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