1997 Chevrolet Astro vs 1999 Chevrolet Astro
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Chevrolet Astro | 1999 Chevrolet Astro |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 360 | 133 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 47 | 82 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 91,000 mi | 74,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Astro | Chevrolet Astro |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 64 | 21 |
| Power Train | 53 | 21 |
| Visibility | 62 | 11 |
| Steering | 40 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 37 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 15 |
| Structure | 32 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 6 |
1997 Chevrolet Astro
1999 Chevrolet Astro
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.