Recalls ·2004 Chevrolet Astro AWD (Passenger)

2004 Chevrolet Astro AWD (Passenger) recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Astro AWD (Passenger); the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline. Owners filed 14 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2004 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints14
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 14 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes6 · 43%
Hydraulic4 · 29%
Electrical system2 · 14%
Vehicle speed control2 · 14%
Air bags1 · 7%
Parking brake1 · 7%
Latches/locks/linkages1 · 7%
Visibility1 · 7%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

It started with my abs brake light coming on and staying on. Then i started to encounter anti lock pulsations when i slowed down and coming to a stop, some times i couldn't even stop when & where i wanted. Braking distance started being longer. Then some time later i felt as though someone stuck a brick under my brake…

Service brakes · Apr 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

My wife was driving a 2004 chevy astro van approx. 35-40 mph on a two-way street. Another driver from the opposite direction cut across into her lane and had a head-on collision. She suffered a broken wrist & bruised ribs. She had three of our children in their seats. They were shaken and had seatbelt bruises. The van…

Air bags · Oct 2008 · NHTSA complaint record

1. I parked my wife's van at the neighbor's house because guests were about to arrive. Their driveway is on a slight incline so i engaged the emergency brake. 2. It occurred just once with the pedal going completely to the floor. 3. After contacting gm and being denied compensation due to no recall and the age of the…

Parking brake · Dec 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

Dt*: the contact stated the rear dutch door on the vehicle became stuck on 2 different occasions, and was not able to be opened from the inside. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined that the latch rod retainer clip for the door had detached, and the rod had disconnected. The clip was replaced and…

Latches/locks/linkages · Oct 2006 · NHTSA complaint record

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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.