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CarComplaints.com Notes: The Chevy Astro is mechanically identical to the GMC Safari.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Chevrolet Astro Van engine problems

engine problem

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1996 Chevrolet Astro Van Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 292001

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS light is on, and when brakes are applied stopping distance is not normal. Dealer has been contacted. Consumer has had numerous repairs on vehicle, differential was overhauled, windshield wipers work intermittenly, fule injection system was repaired, ignition switch cylinder was replaced, as well as alternator, the entire ABS system has been rebuilt, consumer states rattle sound from front of engine drivebelt was replaced as well as tensioner, also fule/air filter was replaced. Automatic transmission was replaced. Front and rear shocks were replaced.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 231996

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Coolant valve cover failed.

- Los Angele, CA, USA

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