Chevrolet Astro 2005
Model Astro made in 2005 by Chevrolet got 16 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 20 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, other and power train. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 4.3 engine.
Model 2005
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 16/22/19 | 18.3/28.1/21.7066 | Regular | 1420 | VANS, CARGO TYPE | |
| 4.3 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 16/21/18 | 17.7/26.6/20.8374 | Regular | 1501 | VANS, CARGO TYPE | |
| 4.3 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 15/19/17 | 16.8/24.8/19.6528 | Regular | 1588 | VANS, CARGO TYPE | |
| 4.3 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 14/17/15 | 15.1/22/17.5814 | Regular | 1801 | VANS, CARGO TYPE | |
| 4.3 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 16/21/18 | 17.9/27.1/21.1276 | Regular | 1501 | VANS, PASSENGER TYPE | |
| 4.3 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 14/17/15 | 15.1/22/17.5814 | Regular | 1801 | VANS, PASSENGER TYPE |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 050604077 | 12/01/2005 | 10019582 | Lack of power lu3 engine) at high ambient temperatures only (if necessary, reprogram pcm with new service calibration).*ak | 03/30/2006 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| 3401 | 3401A | 10020072 | Turbocharger oil feed line kinked or restricted. *tt | 07/19/2006 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-3046E | 08/01/2008 | 10026704 | Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate. *pe | 12/04/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 3439 | 10017065 | No drive in d4 or d3. to include 2005 gmc jimmy. *tt | 10/21/2005 | ||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 3309 | 3309B | 10013548 | Investigation of extension seal leaks on 4l60e automatic transmission. *tt | 04/21/2005 | |
| 3170 | 3170C | 10010577 | Harsh 1-2 shift. *eh | 12/01/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 3136 | 3136K | 10021019 | Slip condition in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. damaged 2-4 or 3-4 clutch. *kb updated 10/31/07. *nj | 02/22/2007 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| 990421005 | 12/01/2005 | 990421005E | 10000081 | Transfer case shudder. *tt | 02/12/2003 |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 3521 | 3521E | 10016711 | Anti-lock braking system (abs) light on speedometer may be erratic. diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0055 c0235 c0236 or c0237 stored in the ebcm. *tt 1998-2008 all chevrolet, gmc, buick, and oldsmobile mid-sized trucks and utilities. 19 | 09/28/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| PIT-3665-A | 07/01/2008 | 10028790 | General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will move down or self apply during full lock turns or near full lock turns. chevrolet astro and gmc safari vans; hummer 2 are included. | 05/29/2009 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 02/19/2006 | 7940 | 1 | 04/25/2005 |
| 2005 chevrolet astro van sustained minor front end damage in an accident and both front airbags only partially deployed. we've never seen airbags only partially deploy. the passenger side console split and that airbag is visible from the 1/2 to 1 inch separation of the seam in the console. the drivers side bag is more visible but clearly did not fully inflate. consequences: we are concerned that this might be a defect in the vehicle and are concerned about future accidents in this type of vehicle - we have concerns about future liability that may arise. correct failure: we will replace airbag sensor and airbags with manufacturer parts.*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/21/2013 | 24500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet astro van. the contact stated that the vehicle randomly stalled. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told the wiring harness was installed incorrectly. the wiring harness was connected to the exhaust and that shorted out the alternator and the starter. the failure mileage was and current mileages were 24,500. | |||
| 02/21/2013 | 24500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet astro van. the contact stated that the vehicle randomly stalled. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told the wiring harness was installed incorrectly. the wiring harness was connected to the exhaust and that shorted out the alternator and the starter. the failure mileage was and current mileages were 24,500. mah | |||
| 02/21/2013 | 24500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet astro van. the contact stated the vehicle would randomly stall. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told the wiring harness was installed incorrectly. the wiring harness was connected to the exhaust and that shorted out the altenator and the starter. the fact that the manufacturer installed it incorrectly caused the failure. the failure mileage was and current mileages were 24,500.rl | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 06/28/2007 | 14000 | 1 | 09/13/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet astro. while using the jack for the passenger side rear tire, the vehicle began to veer to the right. the contact placed blocks in front of the passenger side front tire, but the vehicle nearly drove over the block. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 14,000. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 02/11/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet astro. while traveling 20 mph the contact noticed that the vehicle had suddenly shut off without warning. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. there were no prior warnings. the failure mileage was 75000 and the current mileage was 84000. bml | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 03/28/2006 | 1 | 1 | 12/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated when using the latch system in the middle row seating, the third row seating is impossible to access. the problem occurred when a child passenger was in the middle row seat in a car seat and that made the seat not able to tilt forward. tilting forward would have allowed any other passenger to enter and exit the third row. the dealer and manufacturer were alerted. | |||
| SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/28/2006 | 1 | 1 | 12/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated when using the latch system in the middle row seating, the third row seating is impossible to access. the problem occurred when a child passenger was in the middle row seat in a car seat and that made the seat not able to tilt forward. tilting forward would have allowed any other passenger to enter and exit the third row. the dealer and manufacturer were alerted. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/05/2009 | 72000 | 1 | |
| My brakes suddenly failed on my 2005 chevy astro van. dealer repair said brake line was rubbing against chasis, broke and all brake fluid leaked out. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/20/2007 | 15350 | 1 | 06/25/2005 |
| Traveling south on california interstate 5, after tejon pass in southern california, the right rear tire of our 2005 chevy astro ls minivan just blew out. the tire was bridgestone dueler (size p215 70 r16 99s). i was driving within the speed limit of 65 mph. the freeway road surface was clean and the weather was sunny and clear. there's no debris or road hazard on the freeway. i called emergency roadside assistance to replace the blown out tire with the spare. i ended up buying a new replacement tire. i was able to save only a small portion of the blown out tire. fortunately, there's no injury. the incident happened july 20, 2007 about 1:30 p. m. the whole front part of the tire were shredded to pieces. *tr | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 04/24/2010 | 68850 | ||
| I simply closed the passenger door of my 2005 chevy astro awd van and the side mirror glass fell out, hit the door and broke. also, the plastic molding on the drivers door is coming loose. | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 04/24/2010 | 68850 | ||
| I simply closed the passenger door of my 2005 chevy astro awd van and the side mirror glass fell out, hit the door and broke. also, the plastic molding on the drivers door is coming loose. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | FREMONT | 94536 | CENTRAL CHEVROLET | 510-793-1340 |
| IL | CHAMPAIGN | SULLIVAN'S CHEVROLET |