The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Astro. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, the accelerator throttle cable fractured in the stuck open position, causing the vehicle to accelerate to approximately 100 MPH independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 258,300.
The worst 2002 Chevrolet Astro problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes23
- Electrical13
- Seat belts8
- Steering7
- Acceleration5
- Body5
- Transmission5
- Visibility5
- Airbags4
- Tires4
- Engine3
- Lights3
- Driver assistance2
- Fuel system1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Chevrolet Astro
Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could lead to a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hazard warning flasher switch and apply special grease to the contacts at the time of installation of the module free of charge. The repair would be used in vehicles in which the hazard slider button is still movable. If a vehicle has a hazard slider button that is not movable (frozen), the entire multifunction switch will be replaced. The recall began on april 13, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 05V099000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Loss of brake lamp illumination
In its letter dated march 9, 2005, gm stated that it would conduct a safety recall to remedy a faulty multifunction switch in certain model year (my) 2001 and 2002 chevrolet astro and gmc safari vehicles; specifically, all my 2001 vehicles and early my 2002 vehicles built between march and august 2001.see the federal safety agency recall no. 05v‑099 for details.the multifunction switch may develop an open circuit in the brake lamp or hazard lamp circuit resulting in inoperative brake lamps and hazard lamps.this is due to the combined effects of the material and lubrication for the hazard switch contactor that result in increased resistance in the hazard switch and stuck hazard slider button in open (no contact) condition.dealers are to replace the hazard switch and apply special grease to the hazard switch contactor.if a vehicle has a stuck hazard slider button, dealers are to replace the entire multifunction switch.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Chevrolet Astro 354
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- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
2002 Chevrolet Astro fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 14-15 | 18-20 | 16-17 |
| 4.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 13-14 | 17-18 | 15 |
What 2002 Chevrolet Astro owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Goodyear viva 3 tires suffered stone punctures. Tire size 215/75r15. Bought two new ones 10/5/16 and two more new ones 3/7/17. This vehicle is infrequently driven and only occasionally on county maintained gravel roads. Only drove 18300 miles before first stone puncture 9/27/20. Second stone puncture occurred with only 12/17/20 with 15800 miles on that tire. Third stone puncture occurred 1/17/20 with 16200 miles. Dot number md36jk1r4116 for tires bought 13/7/17. Dot number md36jk1r1216 for tires bought 10/5/16.
While vehicle was being driven.the alert warning light for the air bags illuminated. I was afraid to drive the vehicle due too the air bag inflator might rupture or underinflate. In the event of a crash. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. This scenario increases the risk of serious injury or death.
When raining widshield wipers dont work as directed, they do what they want. They stay on after shutting them off. And door locks lock and unlock repeatedly. Wipers also shut off in the middle of line of sifht intermittently. Never works correctly
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that on several occasions, the brake lights and hazard lights failed. The contact stated that if the brake pedal was depressed and the hazard light switch was moved around the lights would function as intended. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v099000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 07/13/16*lj the consumer stated the brake lights only worked, if the hazard light switch was forced to one side and held in place. Updated 07/13/16.
I got in my van to drive to a store and the brake pedal went right to the floor. There was brake fluid leaking from near the rear tire. The steel hard brake line running from the ABS unit to the rear axle is rusted through and is leaking. This was a sudden event. Also the fuel lines look to be just as bad. I'm sure stainless steel lines would not have added much to the vehicles cost and would have prevented this hazard and expense.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet astro. The contact stated that the driver's side seat belt webbing failed to lock and was able to be pulled from the housing. The failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 325,000.
I was driving and all of a sudden, the dash lights went out and the car died. I lost power steering, and I coasted to the side of the road. Come to find out the fuse box was hot and there was a few fuses that were blown. I replace the blown fuses and drove home. When I got home and turned off the van, I couldn't get it start I looked at the same fuse and they were blown again. The van now sits in the driveway till I figure this out. Because it is too dangerous to drive.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet astro equipped with gremax max 5000 tires (n/a), size 215/75r15 and the dot was jehkdvp2312. The contact stated that while traveling 40 MPH, the front passenger side tire blew out. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 142,057.
Vehicle lost all electrical power to every system that is controlled by the ignition being turned on. Driver was in the process of making a u-turn around a curbing island in the divided traffic road when all electrical was interrupted while the steering wheel was turned all the way to the left. Condition caused steering to become difficult, brake pedal went clear to the floor, air conditioning and radio and headlights all went off. Condition was repeatable with exception of brake pedal, each time steering was turned to the left. Inspection under vehicle found that main power cable is routed across front side of main frame motor mount member. There was a slight curve in the way the wire was routed and each time the steering was turned to the left, the inner tie rod end for the right wheel came in contact with the wire harness. After many miles, the protective cover and then the actual wire insulation was rubbed through. This caused a direct short to ground through the steering parts of all (switched while running) electrical components of the vehicle. Problem was corrected by taping the wire insulation, then taping the protective covering. I then had to fabricate a bracket to screw to the steel crumple member to hold the harness back from the steering linkage.
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Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Astro
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Astro reliable?
Owners have filed 69 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Astro, close to a typical Astro model year.
What is the 2002 Chevrolet Astro year score?
The 2002 Chevrolet Astro scores 68 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Astro: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Chevrolet Astro?
Brakes, with 23 complaints, typically around 42,000 miles. Next is electrical (13).
How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Astro have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
What year does the Chevrolet Astro have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Astro model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (109 complaints), 1994 (97 complaints) and 1997 (67 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2002 Chevrolet Astro get?
Official estimates for the 2002 Chevrolet Astro range from 15 to 17 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 14-15 city and 18-20 highway.
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