2003 Chevrolet Astro Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Chevrolet Astro, and owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Chevrolet Astro
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: lower ball joint
Certain minivans have an interference condition between the lower ball joint rubber boot and the steering knuckle (both left/right sides), which could result in cutting of the boot that is intended to seal the ball joint. If the lower ball joint boot were cut, contamination from the road (salt, dirt, water, etc.) could enter the ball…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering knuckles. Owner notification is expected to begin on april 8, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Chevrolet Astro have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 74,446 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet astro. The contact was made aware by an independent mechanic that his vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 03v328000 (suspension) while performing routi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 30, 2021 · Suspension
“Front suspension issues, electrical gauges, replacement of fuel tank pump, door latches failing to open on sliding side door making exiting of vehicle impossible, recall of 02v328000 unable to be conf”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 27, 2017 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Chevrolet Astro Passenger (Astro 2WD (passenger), Astro AWD (passenger)). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–14 / 16–19 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Vans, Passenger Type |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 4.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Astro model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Astro model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 Chevrolet Astro | 3 | 5 |
| 1986 Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 23 |
| 1987 Chevrolet Astro | 2 | 29 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Astro | 2 | 56 |
| 1989 Chevrolet Astro | 3 | 57 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Astro | 4 | 68 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Astro | 3 | 95 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 132 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 135 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Astro | 2 | 328 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Astro | 3 | 446 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Astro | 4 | 263 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Astro | 4 | 360 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Astro | 3 | 241 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 133 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Astro | 0 | 175 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 91 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 70 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 62 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Astro | 0 | 14 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Astro | 0 | 9 |
Checking a specific 2003 Chevrolet Astro
How do I know if my 2003 Chevrolet Astro has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Chevrolet Astro; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V328000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.