Installed a 15a fuse into fuse holder for factory fog lamps and turned on factory switch and smoke came from under dash by wiring harness. When seen smoke, turned off the fog lights. No burn marks seen. Tried standard headlights, they don't work. Tried to start vehicle, no start. Battery went dead. Checked switch for headlamps. Contact points burned. Fuse did not blow when smoke happened. 15a factory spec. 15a installed. No other fuse's blew either. Took to auto electric shop. Investigating. Bryans automotive olympia, wa (360)459-7235. All other power items still appear to function. Cl model astro. 2 dr awd. Gm needs to investigate problem!
1990 Chevrolet Astro: fire, smoke or burning smell
5 of the 68 complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet Astro describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Vehicle was parked and caught fire on the instrument panel on the left. Dealer did nothing.
Noticed smoke coming from dashborad area. Smells like electrical wires burning. Have not taken to dealer yet. Smell still exists.. (under pe9702500)
Vehicle sitting in the driveway vehicle caught fire sometimes during the night. The whole interior burned, nothing was left of the dash. *ak
Vehicle was parked, smoke was noticed inside of vehicle by neighbor, owner was notified, by time fire dept. Arrived, vehicle was in flames and was totaled.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1990 Chevrolet Astro fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1990 Chevrolet Astro?
5 of 68 owner complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet Astro (7%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Chevrolet Astro?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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