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

7.9

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,455 miles

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1997 Chevrolet Astro Van fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1997 Chevrolet Astro Van Owner Comments

problem #11

Jan 081999

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles

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

My van is a 1997 Astro and it has some serious transmission problems after going 30-40 miles and stoping at a light it jerks real hard and feels like I was hit in the back I have took it 3 times to get fixed and it still does it the service ingine light comes on when it starts doing it no one seems to know wheat wrong they just keep takeing my money and telling me its fixed when its no if some one could tell me what the problem is I would be very happy the fuel pump went out 900.00$ the driver window motor went out the idler arms have had to be replaced brakes keep wearing down...please some one contact me.

- Bean Station, TN, USA

problem #10

Nov 112001

Astro Van

  • miles
My mini van always starts shaking when brakes are applied I went through six time fixing problem, I put new discs drums shoe pads shocks alignment rebalance everything we could do I'am very disaapointed at Chevrolet for their vehicle performance I even put a new gear box, the fuel gage does'nt work they told at croppers Chevrolet in nogales AZ.I need to replace the fuel pump they could not fix the gage I am so dissapointed I bought a Toyota and as soon as I can I'll trade this vehicle. One thing I learned is go with an import vehicle.

- Rio Rico, AZ, USA

problem #9

Jul 172002

Astro Van

  • miles
Vehicle cut off while driving at 45 mph. Vehicle towed to a repair shop. Informed consumer of a fuel pump failure. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feeel free to provide any further information.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #8

Jun 162002

Astro Van 4WD

  • miles

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

I have had a number of problems with this vehicle: Both the left and right power windor motors; replace the key remote, both idler arms, front brake pad at 37,000 miles, serpentime belt, power steering pump - replaced twice, had to fix oil cooler lines twice, replaced distributor/rotor; replaced lower gasket due to intake manifold leak, and fuel pump modual. All of this was done before my car had 57,000 miles. The dealer has been very fair and repaired at low or now cost. I have had two trips shortened due to breakdowns and have spent over $1,500 on repairs not covered under warrenty or by the dealer. This is in addition to normal maintenance (oil and filter, four new tires, and transmission fluid and filter). I am concerned as to "what is next" and when the dealer when no longer be able to fix these problems at low cost to me.

- Willmar, MN, USA

problem #7

Mar 292002

Astro Van 4WD

  • miles
Upon removal of defective fuel pump assy contained within the gas tank the fuel pump ground wire had melted and shorted to the positive lead to the fuel gauge sender. It seems to me that if the wiring inside the gas tank is not housed in sometype of protective assy to prevent such failures it would not only be a faulty design but pose a very serious safety issue. Fortunately excessive heat or sparks did not occur due to this failure. Had there been enough heat or sparking from the shorted wiring, most likely there would have been a resulting fire and/or explosion. I am also concerned on how such failures resulting in a fire and/or explosion could ever be determined since the evidence of poor design would most likely be destroyed by fire and/or explosion. Have there been many unexplained fires or explosions on this model vehicle? I do hope someone will contact me on this issue!

- Bristol, VA, USA

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problem #6

Dec 011999

Astro Van

  • miles
While on vacation fuel pump started making a loud excessive noise, fuel pump was replaced.

- Wyoming, DE, USA

problem #5

Mar 012001

Astro Van 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Fuel pump is creating a humming noise. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealership, and had fuel pump replaced. Replaced fuel pump is making same noise. The original fuel pump was replaced because the gas guage stoped working.

- Picture Rocks, PA, USA

problem #4

Aug 251997

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver's side rear window will not stay open, clips that should hold it up are blocked by material, window slams shut when going over a bump. Transmission went out at 45000 miles. Oil leak, dealer ordered axle output shaft seal and crankshaft sensor. Electric fuel pump replaced due to vehicle cutting and would crank, but would not star. Oil pressure gauge erratic, dealer replaced oil pressure sender. Front brakes and pads were replaced, rotors were resurfaced. Consumer states there is play in the steering, dealer replaced both idler arms and reset toe in. Power door locks inoperable, dealer replaced power door lock switch. Power window inoperable, dealer replaced power window switch. Shifter was hard to move, dealer replaced shift cable. Gas pedal binds at times, dealer ordered throttle cable and replaced accelerator cable. Driver seta seems loose when braking, dealer ordered driver seat track assembly and replaced driver seat adjuster. PCM fuse kept blowing out, dealer removed engine cover and traced wire harness, repaired shorted harness at the rear of the transmission.

- Seaford, NY, USA

problem #3

Jan 052001

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • miles
While vehicle was being driven fuel pump malfunctioned, causing vehicle to completely shutdown.

- Lebannon, CT, USA

problem #2

Sep 031999

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel pump system is not working properly.*

- Merrillvil, IN, USA

problem #1

Jul 032000

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling at highway speed of 60 mph or more vehicle lurched forward twice. Also, fuel gauge moved from full to emtpy and continued to move back and forth. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer that the fuel tank sender unit has melted down, and could have started a fire in the tank.

- Ashville, OH, USA

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