2002 Chevrolet Astro AWD (Passenger) recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Astro AWD (Passenger); the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline. Owners filed 83 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #2 for number of recalls.
Fuel system, gasolineCampaign 06E043000 · 19 May 2006
Problem: Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Risk: This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Exterior lightingCampaign 06E026000 · 23 Mar 2006
Problem: Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Exterior lighting — SwitchCampaign 05V099000 · 14 Mar 2005
Problem: On certain minivans, the multifunction switch may develop an open circuit condition in the stop lamp or hazard lamp circuit that results in the stop lamps and hazard lamps being inoperative.
Risk: The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard warning flasher switch and apply special grease to the contacts at the time of installation of the module free of charge. The repair would be used in vehicles in which the hazard slider button is still movable. If a vehicle has a hazard slider button that is not movable (frozen), the entire multifunction switch will be replaced. The recall began on april 13, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
What owners complain about
Share of the 32 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Service brakes11 · 34%
Hydraulic8 · 25%
Electrical system8 · 25%
Seat belts3 · 9%
Steering3 · 9%
Exterior lighting3 · 9%
Vehicle speed control2 · 6%
Electronic stability control (esc)2 · 6%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various low speeds, there was an increased stopping distance, and the antilock brakes activated without warning. There was a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. The dealer and…
On march 26, 2008, i took my 2002 chevy astro van to be serviced. Mileage 93,829,i had no brakes. The master cylinder was determined to be the cause of the failure and was replaced. On april 12, 2008, once again i had no brakes, this time it resulted in me getting into and accident. I took the van back to the same…
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Astro. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, the accelerator throttle cable fractured in the stuck open position, causing the vehicle to accelerate to approximately 100 MPH independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not…
Abs coming on at very low speeds on dry pavement (under 5mph/8kmh). It doesn't do it every time, but quite often at low speeds, like coming to a red light, stop sign or parking. Of course, there is no need for the abs come on at such low speeds and especially not on dry pavement. *tr
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.