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2000 Chevrolet Astro Engine problems

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Astro's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 10% of all its complaints, most recently on October 30, 2020. They describe 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

BrakesEngine & cooling

While driving the 2000 chevy astro the engine shut off and no brakes. Happened to me in two weeks. Life or death situation.

Filed Incident Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 11372342
Engine & cooling

My engine stalls at least 2 to 3 times a month, nothing has been done because it is an expensive problem... And it is a manufacturers defect.... *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10189429
Engine & cooling

Van will not start for about 15 min. After being driven for a short distance and shut off. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10186685
BrakesEngine & cooling

Dt: the check engine light comes on and off. The abs system activates while driving on the highway. Also, the abs light comes on. It does this off and on by itself. This started on august 1, 2005. There is a recall, chevrolet is still recalling, but not sure at this time if consumer's vehicle is included. *Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10135417
Engine & cooling

Dt: contact stated while driving, the vehicle stalled. When this happened there were no brakes. There were no warnings before the stalling, it happened after the vehicle was parked for approximately 10-15 minutes. This did not happen every time the engine was turned off. The service dealer could not duplicate the problem, but they did inform the contact that this specific model year had intermittent stalling problem. The vehicle did not have braking capability. There was file number 1-34-55-39614 with the local chevrolet dealer. *Ak updated 02/07/06. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10127278
Engine & cooling

I purchased my 2000 chevy malibu with 8,000 miles and still under warranty. I was very happy with it until recently. Even though I faithfully change the oil every 3,000 miles I am now experiencing major problems with 65,000 miles on the vehicle which I am still paying off. I was told by my mechanic that gmc had an issue with the engine that is in my vehicle. It now has an intake value failure and piston problems. I have owned many other vechiles and as long as I maintained them they ran great until 100,000 plus...

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miles. What is the problem and why is there not a recall on this engine? Not impressed. I thought going gmc would give me a reliable vehicle. I now have to put in over $1,000 or replace the engine for $3,000 to $4,000. When I go to purchase another vehile I will keep this in mind!!!!!

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10120544
Engine & cooling

While driving at highway speeds vehicle stalled. As a result, power steering and brakes failed. Dealer could not duplicate the problem. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099558
BrakesEngine & cooling

While driving at low speeds hydraulic antilock braking system does not operate properly which causes extended stopping distance. Also, vehicle won't start at various times. *Ak

Filed Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10034073
Engine & cooling

Vehicle stalls when traveling! Almost crashed with children in vehicle because of complete operational failure! Vehicle restarts, however may stall at any time! I took vehicle to attendant shop as well as a chevy shop and they both failed to find the cause. This is extremely dangerous and the problem must be dealt with accordingly. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10018478
Engine & cooling

The oil quick connect popped off causing the engine to lose massive amount of oil. Ph

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10006715
Engine & coolingBody, doors & structure

While driving, vehicle will stall without warning, which causes vehicle to lose all power, consumer was unable to stop vehicle.*Ak the dealer replaced a cracked door panel, the driver and passenger side arm rest goes down to far, dealer replaced both worn arm rests.*Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · StructureNHTSA 8015155
Engine & cooling

Car will stall at low speed or take off. Twice encountered near crash while in traffic dealer can't fix ???*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 757357
Engine & cooling

GAS SMELL. EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING THE CAB.

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 9002674
Engine & coolingElectrical systemFire

Vehicle was parked, 1 hour later consumer went back outside to find inside of vehicle had burned out. Vehicle was totalled. Cause of fire not determined yet. *Ak *slc

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 883659
Engine & coolingBody, doors & structure

Sliding door would close whenever parked on a decline, there is nothing to lock door in that situation. Dealer notified, and informed consumer it cannot be fixed, and nothing will be done. *Ak vehicle stalled intermittently hot or cold on very light acceleration from a stop, dealer could not find problem, service engine light also illuminated. Rear liftgate hatch binded due to lack of lubrication. *Slc

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · StructureNHTSA 882656
BrakesEngine & coolingFuel systemElectrical systemVisibility & wipersSeats & seat beltsBody, doors & structureLightsEquipment & accessories

Ant-lock brake system had to replaced. Also, since purchase in may 2000, following components had to be replaced or repaired: lights on dashboard coming off and on/passenger side seatbelt tightened and won't release/driver's seat had loose bolts and moved/driver and passenger doors rattled/ mouldings inside fell off/passenger's window stuck/tv came on and off on its own while driving, replaced twice/interior lights stopped working when in park/ engine idled/ lights inside flickered/ fuel sender inoperative/ wires...

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in ceiling rattling,air conditioner in rear not working/ replaced heater that did not work in rear, and passenger's airbag cover not flushing, and consumer worried it may deploy at any time. *Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, other · Electrical system · Visibility · Seat belts · Structure · Seats · Interior lighting · EquipmentNHTSA 879559
Engine & cooling

Intermittently when making a turn vehicle will stall and die. Dealer has inspected and has not found problem of the vehicle. Problem still exists. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 867718
Engine & coolingElectrical system

While driving under 20 mph engine would die out without warning. Took vehicle to dealership at least 3 different times. Mechanic replaced the computer chip & the water pump. Placed vehicle on board monitor for a week, but nothing registered. Mechanic drove it & it did stutter. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 858764
Engine & cooling

Engine stalled while traveling, this could occur at any highway speed. Also, vehicle would intermittently start up or not start at all. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on four occasions,and problem still occurring. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 857728

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