1999 Chevrolet Astro power train problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 Chevrolet Astro — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We have a 1999 chevy astro van. We had a factory re-manufactured transmission which was supplied by guaranty chevrolet on 8-30-02, installed. The van had 67,532 miles. We are original owners and never towed anything. We also paid to have a separate new cooling system installed for the transmission…”
filed Oct 19, 2005
“Consumer noticed when turning the vehicle would make a loud noise. When stopping it would vibrate. After the mechanic examined the vehicle there were no parts for the vehicle. Driver's shaft chain was defective.*ak”
filed Aug 9, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Astro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Astro | 8 | 13% |
| 2002 Astro | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 Astro | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 Astro | 19 | 11% |
| 1998 Astro | 26 | 11% |
| 1997 Astro | 53 | 15% |
| 1996 Astro | 19 | 7% |
| 1995 Astro | 21 | 5% |
| 1994 Astro | 12 | 4% |
| 1993 Astro | 20 | 15% |
| 1992 Astro | 12 | 9% |
| 1991 Astro | 5 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Chevrolet Astro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.