2003 Chevrolet Astro problems, complaints & recalls

2021-04-30 · Suspension · 392,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet astro. the contact was made aware by an independent mechanic that his vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v328000 (suspension) while performing routine maintenance on the vehicle. the vehicle was diagnosed with a faulty steering knuckle and lower ball joints. myrtle beach chevrolet (1785 us-501, my…”

2017-10-27 · Suspension · 118,000 mi

“front suspension issues, electrical gauges, replacement of fuel tank pump, door latches failing to open on sliding side door making exiting of vehicle impossible, recall of 02v328000 unable to be confirmed as handled by any dealers.…”

2015-07-30 · Air Bags · 206,000 mi · 💥 crash

“2003 chevrolet astro cargo van air bag did not deploy at time of collision. astro van was hit on passenger side, front wheel well & bumper. driver who hit van was exceeding speed limit, approximately doing closer to 40 mph in a 25 mph zone when they hit our van. we were just starting to proceed after a stop sign, barely doing 10 - 15 mph. the astro…”

2014-05-26 · Service Brakes · 96,500 mi

“i was driving pulling a trailer on the freeway when suddenly the traffic stop. i applied the brakes at a safe distance when suddenly my brakes when all the way to the floor i applied the emergency brakes and stop. i had to go thru the emergency lane. i told my son to push the brake pedal while i was underneath and the brake lines broke. they where …”

2014-04-05 · Steering · 150,000 mi

“my spouse was driving and we were stopped at a yard sale. we returned to the vehicle and started to back out when she noticed the steering wheel was extremely hard to turn. then when she wanted to stop the vehicle the brakes were extreme hard to operate. after some research we learned of hundreds of brake malfunctions on similar vehicles and other…”

2013-10-09 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 50,000 mi

“i am complaining of the safety issues regarding the abs computer system. i have put my vehicle in the shop to be checked out by a few car repair facilities and all have said the same thing my abs cpu. my van is hesitating terribly and causing the van to not accelerate properly. i have nearly been in three accidents since the problem has been occurr…”

2013-07-22 · Service Brakes · 67,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet astro van. the contact stated that the brake pedal went all the way to the floor while making a left turn. the contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start when the vehicle was parked and the wheels were turned to the left. a mechanic looked under the vehicle and found that the wiring harness that was l…”

2012-08-18 · Service Brakes · 80,000 mi

“complete brake failure due to rusting brake lines. the previous day this vehicle was pulling a small trailer on a michigan interstate highway. the following day it was parked in my driveway and a wet area was visible on the concrete. it was brake fluid on the ground that had dripped from the rusted brake line and drained the master cylinder reserv…”

2011-05-17 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables

“2003 chevrolet astro van. consumer states the steering knuckle/arm is designed in a way that causes it to come into contact with a wiring harness when the vehicle is turned to the left *tgw over a period of time, the constant contact damaged the wiring harness and allowed the steering knuckle/arm to touch the wires inside the wiring harness. the e…”

2011-04-25 · Electrical System · 80,246 mi

“potentially dangerous defect in the 2003 chevrolet astro van. the steering knuckle/arm is designed in a way that causes it to come into contact with a wiring harness when the vehicle is turned sharply to the left. over a period of time, this constant contact damages the wiring harness and allows the steering knuckle/arm to touch the wires inside …”