The Lemon Index
200020022nd generation
Better than average · most complaints: lights
Better years to buy
46 owner complaints, first 3 years 15–17 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2001 Mazda MPV 1032001 Ford Windstar 1062001 Toyota Sienna 77
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 28,000 and 62,000 miles (45,000–100,000 km) (the middle half of the 21 complaints, of all 46 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K miles (97K km) Right in the range where most owners reported problems.
- At 100K and 150K miles (161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline), 06E026000 (lights) and 05V099000 (lights) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the headlights, taillights and turn signals work?
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Any clunks over bumps or uneven tire wear? Were struts, shocks or control arms replaced?
- Chevy sent dealers 312 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “A boom noise inside the vehicle while driving at speeds ranging between 97 - 105 km/h (60 - 65…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Chevy's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 46 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 28K to 62K miles (45K to 100K km) on the car (21 of all 46 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
While braking, intermittently the brake pedal became hard to depress, which caused extended stopping distance. The dealership was unable to resolve the problem.
2001 Chevrolet Astro owner · NHTSA complaint 10054184
More owner reports
Vehicle's brake lights went out on 2001 Chevrolet Astro van.
NHTSA complaint 10083784
While driving on dry pavement anti-lock brakes engaged. As a result, vehicle collided into a house. No report of air bag deployment.
NHTSA complaint 10059699
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 312 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- A boom noise inside the vehicle while driving at speeds ranging between 97 - 105 km/h (60 - 65…
- Low speed shutter or vibration during tight left or right turns like you'd make
- This service vme message addresses customer comments of excessive brake squeal on vehicles built
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 3
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued 2006
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, 2…
- Lights · recall issued 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
- Lights · recall issued 2005
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- ClosedLoss of brake lamp illumination2004–2005
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★☆☆ · side — · rollover ★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,550–$4,000 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 4.3L 6-cyl.
Every Chevrolet Astro year. 2001 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2001 Chevrolet Astro reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew about three-quarters as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 73; 100 is average, lower is better). The Chevrolet Astro year with the fewest complaints per car sold is 2002.
What are the most common 2001 Chevrolet Astro problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are lights (30%), brakes (26%) and suspension (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Astro have?
3 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Chevrolet Astro get?
15 to 17 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2001 Chevrolet Astro problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 28,000 and 62,000 miles (45,000–100,000 km) (the middle half of the 21 complaints, of all 46 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K miles, a 2001 is right in the range where most owners reported problems. At 100K and 150K miles, a 2001 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Astro have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2001 Chevrolet Astro cost in fuel a year?
About $3,550 to $4,000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2001 Chevrolet Astro have?
4.3L 6-cyl.
What Chevrolet Astro year is better than the 2001?
Nearby, the 2002 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about three-quarters as many complaints as the average car).
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. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works