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1996 Chevrolet Astro Van

61 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

TSB List for the 1996 Chevrolet Astro Van

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 Astro Van are official communications between Chevrolet & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
  • SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • VISIBILITY
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
  • TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #02115

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007457

      PART NUMBER 15042486 LEAF SPRING DAMPER MENTIONED IN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) 00-03-09-001A IS NOT AVAILABLE. *MJ Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #02097

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007458

      PART NUMBER 15042486 PER BULLETIN 00-03-09-001A FOR THE REAR SPRING DAMPER KIT IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. *MJ Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #PIP4723F

      Date Announced:
      JAN 14, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10208027

      This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester ... Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

    • TSB #PIT-3665-A

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10028790

      GENERAL MOTORS: ON ALL 1988-2009 FULL SIZE CHEVROLET/GMC PICKUPS, UTILITIES AND VANS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL MOVE DOWN OR SELF APPLY DURING FULL LOCK TURNS OR NEAR FULL LOCK TURNS. CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI VANS; HUMMER 2 ARE INCLUDED. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

    • TSB #020525006A

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000749

      ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #PI0969

      Date Announced:
      MAY 03, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139019

      This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern. Read More »

    • TSB #000605001

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012145

      BOOM TYPE NOISE DURING ENGINE WARM UP. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 000605001A. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #01225

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007717

      ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET. * MJ Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #030601024A

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004301

      RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #030601024

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004371

      RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #676114A

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52601

      ENGINE NOISE (INSTALL VALVE STEM OIL SEAL). *TW Read More »

    • TSB #3081

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010375

      SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND P0300 WHEN TOWING, CRUISING UPHILL OR ON HARD ACCELERATION. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #000605001A

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005528

      CONCERNS WITH BOOM TYPE NOISE DURING ENGINE WARM-UP HEARD IN THE VEHICLE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #020604043

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634273

      SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DTC P0340 CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR CIRCUIT DIAGNOSITC. NLM Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

    • TSB #130089009

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10246631

      Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #311001

      Date Announced:
      OCT 31, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628070

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST NOISE, RATTLE NOISE AT 550 RPM. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #PIP4723F

      Date Announced:
      JAN 14, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10208027

      This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester ... Read More »

    • TSB #PIP4723C

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10157018

      This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester ... Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • TSB #666309

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52350

      ENGINE HARD TO START (REPLACE FUEL PUMP PULSATOR). *TW Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #990730016A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007838

      DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #010730021

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619742

      THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. Read More »

    • TSB #577126B

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52105

      TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). *TW Read More »

    • TSB #9674L60E04A

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52554

      TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING). *TW Read More »

    • TSB #9774L60E08A

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52555

      AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1-2 AND/OR 2-3 UPSHIFT SLIP/FLARE, NO 3RD OR 4TH GEAR, DTC P1870, LAUNCH SHUDDER (REVISE VCM WIRING). *TW Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

    • TSB #020730024A

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #634999

      DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #PIP4723D

      Date Announced:
      JAN 31, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10171318

      This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester ... Read More »

    • TSB #19NA273

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170494

      This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock. Read More »

    • TSB #02136

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007811

      INTERMITTENT BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON, INTERMITTENT NO CRANK. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • TSB #569603A

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51275

      ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE IN MOBILE (TWO-WAY) RADIO (REPROGRAM VCM-A). *TW Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #PIP4723C

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10157018

      This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester ... Read More »

    • TSB #PIP4723B

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10113443

      This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester ... Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #01667

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007244

      WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR DOES NOT FIT. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

    • TSB #02054

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002567

      WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE DUE TO CRACKED BOULDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS SPECIAL POLICY COVERS THE CONDITION FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN YEARS OR 70,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST FROM THE DATE THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY ... Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

    • TSB #02054

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001125

      SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURES. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    • TSB #020201

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #618269

      THIS MESSAGE CONCERNS 1996 THROUGH 2000 M & L VANS, CHEVROLET ASTRO AND GMC SAFARI THAT MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF HEAT AT THE DRIVER'S SEAT. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

    • TSB #98030

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602342

      SPECIAL POLICY FOR SAFETY BELT GUIDE COVER. *YC Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

    • TSB #01036

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620862

      SUBJECT REGARDING FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL - PARTS INFORMATION UPDATE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #01036

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620840

      SUBJECT REGARDING CAMPAIGN 01036 - FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL - PARTS INFORMATION UPDATE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #01123

      Date Announced:
      JUN 22, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623397

      CAMPAIGN PARTS BULLETIN REGARDING FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #01036

      Date Announced:
      JUN 20, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623443

      THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFIRM TO FEDERAL/CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION, 208, OCCUPANT RESTRAIN SYSTEM IN FRONTAL IMPACT, AND ARTICLE 22-3, ... Read More »

    • TSB #01036

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623540

      INFORMATION REGARDING FASTEN SEAT BELT WARNING AUDIBLE SIGNAL PARTS AVAILABILITY. *SLC Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #020864013

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634576

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE RIGHT REAR DOOR HANDLE ON THE CARGO DOOR BREAKS. *TT Read More »

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #PIP4723C

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10157018

      This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #19NA273

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10170494

      This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock. Read More »

    • TSB #17NA073

      Date Announced:
      SEP 18, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10166638

      This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. Read More »

    • TSB #PIC4696D

      Date Announced:
      SEP 05, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165876

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Read More »

    • TSB #17NA073

      Date Announced:
      FEB 15, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10154641

      This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. Read More »

    • TSB #PIC4696C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10141381

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Read More »

    • TSB #PIP4723C

      Date Announced:
      SEP 20, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10157018

      This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester ... Read More »

    • TSB #PI0969

      Date Announced:
      MAY 03, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139019

      This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

    • TSB #PIC4696E

      Date Announced:
      NOV 22, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10168979

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Read More »

    • TSB #PIC4696B

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10114947

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Read More »

    • TSB #PIC4696A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 23, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10114924

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #PIC4696E

      Date Announced:
      NOV 22, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10168979

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Read More »

    • TSB #PIC4696C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10141381

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Read More »

    • TSB #PIC4696A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 23, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10114924

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Read More »

    • TSB #549001A

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52600

      CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #17-NA-073

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232287

      This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. Read More »

    • TSB #17-NA-073

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10138060

      This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #PIC4696C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10141381

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Read More »

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