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2005 Chevrolet Astro

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Feb 27, 2013
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest May 19, 2006
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 9 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Astro, most frequently naming the tires & wheels, body & structure and brakes categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 514 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels220.0%
  • Body & structure110.0%
  • Brakes110.0%
  • Electrical110.0%
  • Fuel system110.0%
  • Interior & seats110.0%
  • Other / unspecified110.0%
  • Airbags110.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
06E043000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

May 19, 2006
88,303 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The 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).
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
06E026000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Mar 23, 2006
61,944 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The 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.
PRO-A MOTORS, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Electrical
Filed Feb 27, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY STALLED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE WIRING HARNESS WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THE WIRING HARNESS WAS CONNECTED TO THE EXHAUST AND THAT SHORTED OUT THE ALTERNATOR AND THE STARTER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 24,500.

NHTSA ID
10500609
Incident
Feb 21, 2013
Mileage
24,500 mi
Fuel system
Filed Sep 13, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 20 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000.

NHTSA ID
10355388
Incident
Feb 11, 2010
Mileage
75,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 11, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET ASTRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE PURCHASED THE PREOWNED VEHICLE, THE DEALER REPLACED ALL OF THE TIRES. THE SIDEWALL ON ALL FOUR ADVANTA SUV SPECTRA, SIZE P215-70R-16 TIRES WERE CRACKED. THE TIRES HAD LESS THAN 21,000 MILES ON THEM WHEN THE FAILURE WAS DISCOVERED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 91,500. UPDATED 12/02/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS THE INVOICE FOR THE NEW TIRES. UPDATED 12/07/10

NHTSA ID
10348680
Incident
Aug 11, 2010
Mileage
91,522 mi
Body & structureVisibility
Filed May 13, 2010

I SIMPLY CLOSED THE PASSENGER DOOR OF MY 2005 CHEVY ASTRO AWD VAN AND THE SIDE MIRROR GLASS FELL OUT, HIT THE DOOR AND BROKE. ALSO, THE PLASTIC MOLDING ON THE DRIVERS DOOR IS COMING LOOSE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10330377
Incident
Apr 24, 2010
Mileage
68,850 mi
Brakes
Filed Apr 8, 2009

MY BRAKES SUDDENLY FAILED ON MY 2005 CHEVY ASTRO VAN. DEALER REPAIR SAID BRAKE LINE WAS RUBBING AGAINST CHASIS, BROKE AND ALL BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10264461
Incident
Apr 5, 2009
Mileage
72,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 23, 2007

TRAVELING SOUTH ON CALIFORNIA INTERSTATE 5, AFTER TEJON PASS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE OF OUR 2005 CHEVY ASTRO LS MINIVAN JUST BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS BRIDGESTONE DUELER (SIZE P215 70 R16 99S). I WAS DRIVING WITHIN THE SPEED LIMIT OF 65 MPH. THE FREEWAY ROAD SURFACE WAS CLEAN AND THE WEATHER WAS SUNNY AND CLEAR. THERE'S NO DEBRIS OR ROAD HAZARD ON THE FREEWAY. I CALLED EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO REPLACE THE BLOWN OUT TIRE WITH THE SPARE. I ENDED UP BUYING A NEW REPLACEMENT TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO SAVE ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF THE BLOWN OUT TIRE. FORTUNATELY, THERE'S NO INJURY. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED JULY 20, 2007 ABOUT 1:30 P. M. THE WHOLE FRONT PART OF THE TIRE WERE SHREDDED TO PIECES. *TR

NHTSA ID
10197229
Incident
Jul 20, 2007
Mileage
15,350 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Jul 2, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET ASTRO. WHILE USING THE JACK FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT PLACED BLOCKS IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE, BUT THE VEHICLE NEARLY DROVE OVER THE BLOCK. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 14,000.

NHTSA ID
10195130
Incident
Jun 28, 2007
Mileage
14,000 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Mar 29, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN USING THE LATCH SYSTEM IN THE MIDDLE ROW SEATING, THE THIRD ROW SEATING IS IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCESS. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN A CHILD PASSENGER WAS IN THE MIDDLE ROW SEAT IN A CAR SEAT AND THAT MADE THE SEAT NOT ABLE TO TILT FORWARD. TILTING FORWARD WOULD HAVE ALLOWED ANY OTHER PASSENGER TO ENTER AND EXIT THE THIRD ROW. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED.

NHTSA ID
10154009
Incident
Mar 28, 2006
Mileage
1 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

PIP5601C

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

PIT5074R

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

PIT5074R

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

PIT5074R

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

PIP5358D

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

PIT5074Q

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet Astro by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2005Viewing920—
2004142048.0
2003623050.3
2002703157.1
2001913156.9
20001752052.9
19991334054.3
19982416054.3
19973607156.5
19962637155.0
19954467363.5
19943286160.9
19931355053.3
19921325162.6
1991956566.1
1990687667.9
1989576160.9
1988565763.5
1987295763.2
1986234665.4
1985565—
1984111—
1983010—
1976001—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.