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1999 Chevrolet Astro

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

14.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,526

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2001097 · manufacturer campaign 01036

17 April 2001

Transport Canada lists: Astro 1996–1999 · Safari 1996–1999

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to comply with requirements of CMVSS No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The "fasten safety-belt" audible warning occasionally may not come on or may terminate in less than four seconds as required by the standard.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a new alarm module.

73,459 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Van: Passenger
In its class
More efficient than 89% of 18 1999 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
336 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Astro have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 1999 Chevrolet Astro. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 1999 Chevrolet Astro get?
NRCan rates the 1999 Chevrolet Astro at 14.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 336 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 1999 Chevrolet Astro for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,526 in fuel, producing roughly 6,745 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.