The Lemon IndexChevrolet Astro reliability.
Is it reliable? About average. Somewhat fewer complaints than the average car.
About average · 2000–2003
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Fewest complaints
2002.
Only 4 Chevrolet Astro years have enough complaints and sales to score, too few for best and worst lists. 2002 drew about three-quarters as many complaints as the average car.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Quick answers.
Is the Chevrolet Astro reliable?
About average. It draws somewhat fewer complaints than the average car. Fewest complaints: 2002.
Is the Chevrolet Astro a good car?
It is about average, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2000-2003: Lemon Index 88; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: 2002 drew the fewest complaints and 2003 the most.
What are the best Chevrolet Astro years to buy?
Only 4 Chevrolet Astro years have enough data to score, so we don't list best years. 2002 drew the fewest complaints (about three-quarters as many complaints as the average car).
What Chevrolet Astro years should you stay away from?
Only 4 Chevrolet Astro years have enough data to score, too few to single out years to avoid.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Astro have?
13 safety recalls across the 5 model years we track. Most: 2001 (3), 2002 (3), 2003 (3). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Chevrolet Astro problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name brakes, electrical and transmission & drivetrain most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
| Year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Top complaint | Recalls | Crash test | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 100 | about average | 102 | service brakes, hydraulic (34%) | 2 | — | 15–17 |
| 2001 | 73 | about three-quarters as many complaints as the average car | 46 | lights (30%) | 3 | — | 15–17 |
| 2002 | 72 | about three-quarters as many complaints as the average car | 37 | service brakes, hydraulic (38%) | 3 | — | 15–17 |
| 2003 | 107 | about average | 35 | service brakes, hydraulic (37%) | 3 | — | 14–17 |
| 2005 | – | complaints only, too few sold to score | 4 | seats (50%) | 2 | — | 14–17 |
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. U.S. sales source: goodcarbadcar.net. How it works
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