Most common 2000 Chevrolet Astro problems
Share of the 175 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Astro complaints by model year
Best Astro years: 2005, 2004, 2003. Years to avoid: 1995, 1997, 1996, 1998, 2000. Compare all years →
What 2000 Chevrolet Astro owners say
Brakes all 65 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Astro. The contact stated when braking on any uneven road surface, the anti-lock brake system would activate independently with the illumination of the ABS warning light making it difficult to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in three separate crashes as a result of the failure. On one occasion while traveling 45 MPH, the brakes were applied abruptly but did not respond and the contact crashed into another vehicle. There was one reported injury and a police report was filed. The contact stated that the ABS was activated at the time of the crash. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage 151,000.
Dt: on September 19, 2005, at slow speed the brakes failed and vehicle crashed into a pole. Took the vehicle to the dealer, and they said it was the same exact problems as stated in the the recall but at this time they awere not sure if this vehicle wa sincluded in the recall due to VIN. They said to contacted NHTSA too. This was the first time this had happened then the day I took it to the dealer it did it again. The dealer removed the wheel sensors and cleaned them. The brake pedal pulsated and there vibration in the pedal also. No brake lights came on.
Electrical system all 23 →
I recently heard of a recall on the tahoes and GM trucks regarding the gauge panel or cluster panel. I drive a 1990 Chevy Astro van which is on a tahoe frame. I am having the same types of problems with my gauge panel as described in the recall. My ABS/brake light comes on at various times for no reason. My temp and oil gauges change from hot to cold and back again for no reason and the check gauge light will light up. Now the gas had will change even when the car is not on. As a woman I need to be able to depend on my cars gauges to let me know if there is a problem. I took the car to the shop yesterday and they could not find a reason for my car to be doing these things. I called our Chevy dealer here in griffin where the car was purchased and they did not want to help me. I am now asking you for help. Sincerely, dana d. Hortman
Chevy 2000 Astro, cuts out while driving. We even pushed the van into a Chevy dealer and they could not tell us what it was after hooking it up to diagnostics. We figured it was the coil wire. Recently the van has been bogging down when it is under load. Also, when it rains it runs rough. We took it to a shop and they replaced our fuel filter. It ran fine but still cuts out sometimes running up hill. So we changed the spark plugs. If you let the van sit over the weekend with out driving it, the van was really hard to start. Until finally it just wouldn't start at all. In addition the door locks sometimes work and sometimes don't . The driver side window is very sluggish going up you actually have to help it by pulling up on it. We keep blowing fuses when we use our cigarette lighter to charge our cell phone. It really needs help.
Transmission & drivetrain
While traveling at highway speeds the accelerator pedal became stuck. Vehicle continued to accelerate in a run-away mode. Vehicle was eventually stopped through combination of brakes and traveling into mud. Upon stopping it was noticed that the front brakes were flaming - most likely due to excessive heat.
My ac failed to blow cold after I noted some oil (not motor oil) under the front passenger side of the vehicle. The dealership recharged the system which was apparently empty including dye for which I bore the cost ($200+). Less than 12 hrs later the system no longer blew cold and no fluid was noted under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership for inspection of the dye. The mechanic removed then interior engine hood and found that the ac line had rubbed against the transmission filler tube (now metal on metal). A hole the size of a dime to nickel was in the filler tube and the ac line also had a hole in it. I also have another 2K Chevy Astro that was diag'd several years ago for the same hole in the ac line but it had not worn a hole in the transmission filler tube. The mechanic had indicated that the ac line was "run that way from the factory". …
2000 Chevrolet Astro engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 18 / 16 |
EPA ratings. Class: Van.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Astro a good car?
Based on 175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Astro rates use caution: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Astro at the same age. It is one of the Astro years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chevrolet Astro?
The brakes — 65 complaints, 37% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the electrical system (23) and transmission & drivetrain (19).
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Astro have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Astro. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Astro?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2005, 2004 and 2003. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995, 1997, 1996, 1998 and 2000. See the full Chevrolet Astro years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Astro problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 65,000 miles; 22% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.