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

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1996 Chevrolet Astro Van fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1996 Chevrolet Astro Van Owner Comments

problem #7

Oct 281998

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

During normal operation of vehicle, it sounds as if an explosion occurs in the front end of vehicle. This has occurred four times, and dealership replaced both front brake calipers twice. Also, found a short in the fuel pump. Has not examined vehicle for the last incident. Consumer states brake pedal is very soft and sometimes goes to the floor, the calipers break and cause a loud noise, consumer states braking power has been lost on three occasions. Vehicle stalled on one occasion. Consumer no longer drives this vehicle. Left side door lock inoperative, dealer replaced the actuator. Right side upper control arm bolts loose causing noise, left rear leaf spring U bolt mispositioned hitting axle tube, causing knocking noise.

- South Ozone Park, NY, USA

problem #6

Aug 152000

Astro Van

  • miles
Vehicle would stall, but start back up. After so many times fuel pump was installed. Few days later it repeated the problem again. Connector was burnt inside the fuel tank. Dealer wouldn't be responsible for the problem.

- Muldrow, OK, USA

problem #5

Jun 192000

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • miles
Electronic fuel pump makes high pitch noise.

- Medicine Lake, MN, USA

problem #4

Feb 272000

Astro Van

  • miles

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

Fuel pump failure driving down the freeway at 60 mph. This could be dangerous in heavy traffic. Major expense for the mileage on the vehicle.

- Everett, WA, USA

problem #3

Dec 011996

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel pump failed.

- Riverside, CA, USA

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problem #2

Nov 011996

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel pump failed.

- Upland, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 011996

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel pump failed.

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

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